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The Rams romped to victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday but the 5-0 win came at a cost with the news that Leacock faces several weeks out after suffering a hamstring injury.The 26-year-old, who had played every minute of the current campaign, limped out of the Palace game midway through the second half and has now joined fellow centre-halves Russell Anderson (groin), Jake Buxton (stomach and groin), Miles Addison (foot) and Mitch Hanson (knee) on the sidelines.
With 17-year-old Mark O`Brien the only other recognised fit central defender at the club, John Brayford could be asked to continue in the middle of the back four. Brayford moved across from right-back to partner Shaun Barker after Leacock went off against Palace, while left-sided player Dean Moxey could fill in.
Meanwhile, England Under-19 striker Ryan Noble goes straight into the squad after arriving on a month`s loan from Sunderland and left-back Gareth Roberts is still struggling with a hamstring problem...
Source: PA
Source: PA