Michael Johnson Sidelined For 6 Weeks, But Davies Ssays They've Got The Cover

Dean Leacock is looking set for a return to the Derby County line-up on Tuesday night.</p>

Centre-half Leacock has missed the last two games after injuring his hand during the 2-0 defeat at home to Stoke City a fortnight ago.</p>

But he is back in contention for a return to the side at Carrow Road tomorrow evening when the Rams take on Norwich City.</p>

&quot;I think Dean has got a good chance of making it,&quot; boss Billy Davies said in an interview now being screened on <font color="#ff6600">RamsWorld</font>.</p>

&quot;He has trained for the last two days and is looking very sharp, so I'm delighted to say he has got a very good chance of being in the team.&quot;</p>

Leacock's anticipated return is countered by news that Michael Johnson is expected to be on the sidelines for six weeks.</p>

Johnson suffered a hamstring injury during Friday night's 5-1 win over Colchester United - though it did appear at first that he had picked up a serious-looking knee problem.</p>

&quot;We have got cover there - Marc Edworthy, Tyrone Mears and Jay McEveley can all play there, and we've also got Steve Howard who's also claiming to be a very good centre-back!&quot; Davies said.</p>

&quot;We do have one or two guys who can fill in at centre-half.</p>

&quot;It's a massive blow for us though because I thought Jonno and Mooro were excellent on Friday night, up until the injury.</p>

&quot;We are very disappointed to lose him.&quot;</p>

 

Thank FFT.
Nyatanga has been outstanding and would be a major blow to lose him. I still think his positional sense at times let's him down but he gives 100%, is decent in the air.......and it makes a pleasant change to see a BFC defender with a bit of composure on the floor. Get Austin in, Hecky out and that defence will be OK.

 

His composure is outstanding. Great to see a defender who tries to bring the ball down rather than hoofing it into row Z, or down the field..... Sounds daft, but reminds me of a young Rio!</p>