Derby County boss John Eustace says that it will be “touch and go” whether defender Sondre Langas is fit for Tuesday night’s game against Coventry City.
The Norway international was withdrawn in the 58th minute of the Rams’ 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers on Saturday with a hamstring injury.
Langas joined Derby from Norwegian side Viking at the conclusion of the Eliteserien season alongside team-mate Lars-Jorgen Salvesen, who will miss the rest of the season with a ligament tear.
“Hopefully he will be available,” Eustace told BBC Radio Derby.
“But we have to remember that he’s just coming through a pre-season spell and the level of the Championship is ferocious.”
The Rams could have as many as 10 players missing for the game against the Sky Blues.
Derby have looked to bolster their hampered squad, with Eustace confirming that new signing Jeff Hendrick could make his debut on Tuesday.
Eustace said: “It’s part of the Championship, it’s relentless.
“We just have to get on with it – we are fighters, not victims, here.
“Whatever happens the team will be committed and that’s all I ask for.”
