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Derby Aim to Shock Southampton in Play-Off Battle
11 Apr
Summary
- Derby County can level points with Southampton in a key play-off clash.
- Patrick Agyemang is out for the remainder of the year.
- Ben Brereton Diaz cannot play against his parent club, Southampton.
Derby County travels to St Mary's today for a critical Championship fixture against Southampton. This match is pivotal as it pits an eighth-placed team against sixth, with Derby having the opportunity to draw level on points with their opponents should they secure a victory.
The Rams face significant challenges, as they will be without Patrick Agyemang for the remainder of the year due to injury. Furthermore, Ben Brereton Diaz is unable to feature in the game as he is not eligible to play against his parent club. This places additional pressure on Derby's attacking options.
Manager John Eustace will be looking for Sammie Szmodics to be fit for selection. He will also be relying on Carlton Morris and Jaydon Banel to bolster the team's attacking output in the absence of Agyemang and Brereton Diaz. The game is scheduled to kick off at 3pm.