Derby County's Matt Clarke was forced off in the Carabao Cup defeat to Lincoln City with an injury. The 27-year-old defender was struggling with an issue that he had picked up in the previous game.
What happened?
Derby County boss John Eustace confirmed that Matt Clarke was forced off in their Carabao Cup defeat to Lincoln City with an injury. Eustace's side were knocked out of the competition with a 2-1 defeat and had their misery compounded by another injury worry as Clarke was forced off at the break.
Why it matters for Derby County
The injury to Clarke is a significant blow to Derby County, who are already struggling in the Championship. The team is currently 26 points behind leaders Coventry and has scored 67 goals this season, conceding 59.
What comes next?
Derby County will now focus on their upcoming Championship matches, where they will look to bounce back from this defeat. The team's next match is against Barnsley, and they will be looking to get back to winning ways.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 8th in Championship, 69 pts, 20W-9D-17L from 46 games, recent form LWLWL. Goals this season: 67 scored, 59 conceded (+8 goal difference).
