Derby County started the 2026/27 season with a 2-1 loss to Charlton Athletic, and head coach John Eustace knows where to improve the team before the summer transfer window closes.
What happened?
The Rams have made several signings, including Charlie Taylor, Filip Bilbija, and Alex Mowatt, and have also brought back Bobby Clark and Sammie Szmodics after successful loan spells.
Why it matters for Derby County
Eustace tried a 4-2-3-1 formation last season, but with Jaydon Banel and Ben Brereton Diaz back at their parent clubs, the team lacks wide options and has had to use wing-backs, so Eustace needs to sign another Ipswich Town player like Anis Mehmeti.
What comes next?
Derby County finished the 2025 season in 8th place in the Championship with 69 points, 20 wins, 9 draws, and 17 losses, and are currently 26 points behind leaders Coventry, and with Mehmeti's potential transfer, the team could improve their league standing.
