Derby have been hit with a double injury blow before Saturday’s League One match at home to Bristol Rovers.

James Chester has been ruled out for up to two months with the calf problem which forced him off during Tuesday’s goalless draw against Exeter.

Curtis Davies is also heading for the treatment room with news that he needs keyhole surgery on his knee, ruling him out for a month.

Tom Barkhuizen (hamstring) and Jason Knight (ankle/knee) also remain out but James Collins is back from suspension.

Rovers captain Paul Coutts will miss the trip to Pride Park after suffering an ankle ...