Derby County have named a changed line-up for the Sky Bet Championship clash at Millwall, with John Eustace making two alterations from the side that drew at Sheffield United. The Rams were due at The Den at 3pm, with Dion Sanderson suspended after his second yellow card at Bramall Lane and Lewis Travis also missing from the selection.
The big talking point is Jack Robinson's first start for Derby County. He joined the club on a short-term deal a fortnight ago, and this is a quick chance to show what he can offer in a competitive Championship away fixture.
Why Lewis Travis matters
With Lewis Travis unavailable, Derby needed a captain for the trip to London, and that responsibility went to Max Johnston. It is another example of how the Rams have had to adapt their structure quickly, with changes forced on them by suspension and absence rather than by choice.
The team news also underlines how fine the margins can be in the Sky Bet Championship. Derby are coming into this game after showing resilience with ten men last weekend, but they now have to deal with a different challenge: reorganising the back line and maintaining stability away from home.
Robinson gets his chance
For Robinson, this is an early opportunity to settle into the side and help Derby manage a difficult afternoon against Millwall. A first start so soon after joining the club suggests Eustace is prepared to trust him immediately, which says plenty about the need to keep the team balanced despite the missing personnel.
Derby County's selection is therefore as much about adaptation as it is about opportunity. The Rams have changed two players from the Sheffield United draw, but the bigger question is whether this reshaped XI can deliver in London and build on the point they earned at Bramall Lane.
