Derby v QPR
Derby are short of fit strikers ahead of the visit of npower Championship leaders QPR.
Chris Porter may still only be fit enough for the bench as he continues to struggle with a hip problem while Tomasz Cywka has a fractured cheekbone.
Cywka looked a little out of sorts wearing a protective mask during his substitute appearance in the defeat at Coventry last weekend, although manager Nigel Clough could be forced to start the Pole.
Rob Hulse has missed the last two matches with an Achilles injury and he is likely to remain out.
With Luke Varney on the brink of a loan move away from Pride Park, American teenager Conor Doyle is the only fully-fit forward so Dean Moxey, who played as a makeshift striker against Coventry, could continue up front.
Defender Russell Anderson has been sidelined since the opening day of the season with a groin strain but should return after the international break that follows this game.
Fitz Hall could return to the QPR line-up.
The defender, named Rangers captain this term, missed last Saturday's win over Scunthorpe after suffering a hamstring strain the previous weekend at Sheffield United.
Matt Connolly stepped into the back four against the Iron and would be likely to give way if, as expected, Hall is passed fit.
Hungarian playmaker Akos Buzsaky made his first appearance of the season as a late substitute following a thigh injury and should be involved again.
Fellow midfielder Martin Rowlands is close to returning after a 10-month lay-off with a cruciate injury, although he may need a couple of reserve matches before being involved.
Winger Lee Cook is still sidelined with a knee injury.
