Everton striker returns to Mersyside

Last updated : 05 October 2009 By Rams Mad Editor
James Vaughan
James Vaughan loan spell in danger of ending early
Derby County's injury crisis is growing and now Everton's loan player James Vaughan has returned to Liverpool to seek out mediacal help from his consultant.

Vaughan has been troubled by a knee injury before his move to the Rams on an initial months loan. The problem returned folowing a dead leg received during Rams debut against Crystal Palace, fluid from that then spread to his injured knee causing it to swell.
Vaughan was unable to take part in the 6-1 drubbing at Cardiff due to the injury and the 21 year old has since departed for precautionary examinations with his consultant back on Merseyside.

Nigel Clough is hoping the injury will not be serious and will be keen to have Vaughan back in the Rams attack as soon as possible following any treatment or prescribed rest the young striker may have to take....