Derby County boss throws injury doubt over duo ahead of Millwall clash

Derby County boss John Eustace says duo Nat Phillips and David Ozoh are “touch and go” for Millwall on Saturday.

Crystal Palace loanee Ozoh has only made 11 appearances this season in his first senior loan spell away from Selhurst Park due to hamstring and quad injuries.

Former Liverpool defender Phillips, who has featured 21 times this season, missed the 4-0 defeat at QPR last time out.

“They are still touch and go really,” Eustace told Derbyshire Live.

“It’s very important we manage those guys properly with their injury records in the past. We’ll just have to see from there.”

Millwall will be Eustace’s first home game in charge since he left play-off hopefuls Blackburn for relegation candidates Derby.

“I went to watch the Preston game on Tuesday,” said Eustace on Alex Neil’s side.

“It’s going to be a difficult game. They’re very well organised and structured. 

“It wasn’t the prettiest of games, but they get the job done. I expect the same on Saturday.”

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