Derby County travel to face Burnley this week in a critical Championship six-pointer between two struggling sides. The Rams, 22nd in the table with just four points from seven games, meet a Burnley side rooted to the bottom and without a win this season.
Burnley manager Nicky Hayen is under pressure after failing to win any of his first seven games in charge. His squad is severely depleted, with 22 players ruled out for the match and one further fitness doubt. A goalkeeper previously third-choice has been omitted from the 25-man squad, while a winger sidelined since pre-season is not expected back until after the international break. A striker yet to feature this campaign is also absent from the squad list.
Derby will be looking to bounce back from a 1-2 home defeat to Birmingham City last time out, a result that extended their losing run to three matches. Bobby Clark, the Rams' top scorer with two goals this season, netted in that loss. The full schedule of upcoming games is available on our fixtures page.
The match at Turf Moor kicks off on Saturday, 19 September, with both clubs desperate for points to climb away from the relegation zone.
Background and full detail: Burnley Express
