Will Hughes' back injury is worry for Derby County
WILL Hughes' back injury is a worry for Derby County ahead of the clash with neighbours Nottingham Forest.
The 17-year-old midfielder missed training last week with a sore back and he took a hefty knock during Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Brighton.
He stayed down after the challenge from Brighton's Dean Hammond and received treatment before being helped off the pitch.
Clearly in pain, he waited on the touchline to come back on but he was unable to continue and was replaced by Jamie Ward in the final minute of the first half.
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Nigel Clough is keeping his fingers crossed that Hughes' injury settles in the next few days but added: "He is extremely uncomfortable – it's very sore.
"He got a knee in the back from an aerial challenge – that was another one (foul) the referee missed.
"Will doesn't usually stay down. He gets whacks and gets straight back up again, so when he does stay down, you get a little bit concerned about him."
Hughes has featured in all of Derby's 29 matches this season and he has started all but one.
He is currently on a run of 26 consecutive starts and has become a key member of the team.
Speculation continues to surround his future at Derby with a number of big clubs in the Premier League monitoring his progress.
But the Rams have received no firm interest.
"Nobody has come in for him so far," said Clough. "We haven't had any offers for anybody.
"Will wasn't actually very good against Brighton compared to how he has been playing.
"He'd be the first to admit he was a little bit off it but, for a 17-year-old, he is more than a prospect now. He's a very, very good player."
Craig Bryson was absent for a fourth game at the weekend due to a knee injury and the midfielder remains a doubt for the Forest fixture.
"He certainly couldn't have played at Brighton," said Clough.
"He's got a chance for the weekend but, ideally, it's a two or three-week job.
"We'll get him moving towards the middle of this week and see if his knee has settled down."
Comments
by rikkibobbie
Monday, January 14 2013, 9:25PM
“Ha blaming the Ref again.. It wasn't the refs fault we went 2-0 down.... It wasn't the refs fault the teams shape was all over the place.... It was you NC... Have you finally realized that as soon as you reverted to 4-4-2 (well done) we scored and pilled on some pressure on Brighten... Surely now you can see 4-4-2 is the formation that suits us home and away...
And if any of the rumors about a couple of our players is true.. take note to this NC and Yanks... from the man Peter Beagrie " I am a massive fan of Hughes and think he has the temperament to back-up his talent. He has dictated the play against top sides and experienced players, which belies his youth and physique, and has been the vital link between defence and attack in the centre of midfield - but Nigel Clough rates him so highly that he often plays further forward. It is vital that he is allowed to mature and develop under a manager that gives him the freedom to express himself and any move now would be detrimental to his career. Derby have a lot of talented youngsters - Michael Jacobs, Jeff Hendrick, John Brayford to name but three - and even if Derby don't go up this year, the experience they are gaining will be invaluable and will help the club push on again next term."
So don't sell anyone if you want to take the Rams to the Premier League... Just add a few faces and maybe next season will be our time.”
by ramATREE
Monday, January 14 2013, 7:04PM
“sillybilly bet you wont be on here when we kick your a--e at weekend,youve won one game under mctavish and that was against bottom of the table nothing to shout about is it? as for hughes in a red shirt dont think so! if your owners are rich why dont they buy him? because they no where your going nowhere you raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaams”
by BlacknWhite
Monday, January 14 2013, 6:10PM
“'Silly Jilly'
Better to be silent and thought a fool rather than open your mouth and prove it sweetheart”
by Mr_Rational
Monday, January 14 2013, 4:54PM
“Clough blaming the ref again - "that was another one (foul) the referee missed". BBC stats indicate 12 fouls per side: http://tinyurl.com/aoparf4
On the same webpage, he also admits sending out boys against men: "I didn't see too many teenagers in the Brighton side and their players know their jobs and know the game."
The first won't ever change, the second will.”
by staffsram
Monday, January 14 2013, 4:19PM
“I think Jillycarol may well be a bloke! In any event, what a first class idiot thinking Will would even consider stepping foot inside the Sh*tty Ground, other than to plunder another 3 points!”
by Derby_Stu
Monday, January 14 2013, 2:53PM
“I think Jilly's collar is too tight and she's suffering from high blood pressure. Let's take her back to the pound before she makes a fool out of herself. Oops too late!!”
by Balanced Funding Solutions Ltd
Monday, January 14 2013, 2:30PM
“They may be friends Jilly but it seems to me that Man City's owners have far deeper pockets than your owners so dream on luv !
If he is going to be on loan to you next season does that mean you have finally seen your psychiatrist and have stopped deluding yourself about Forests promotion party this year ?
Dream On”
by ramification
Monday, January 14 2013, 2:16PM
“Jilly stop day dreaming and get those pots washed”
by Taftie
Monday, January 14 2013, 1:59PM
“Silly Jilly is back again?”
by JohnZFish
Monday, January 14 2013, 12:48PM
“Well done Jilly an old pro like yourself will know well that you cant work with a back injury.”