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Derby County defenders Craig Forsyth and Lewis Travis face injury layoffs

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Derby County defenders Craig Forsyth and Lewis Travis face injury layoffs

Summary

Derby County defender Craig Forsyth faces several months on the sidelines following a knee injury sustained during Tuesday’s match against Portsmouth. The 37-year-old is scheduled to meet with a medical specialist on Friday to determine the specific surgical procedure required for his recovery. Manager John Eustace also confirmed that team captain Lewis Travis will be unavailable for up to five weeks. Travis underwent scans after suffering an injury during the club's 3-0 loss to Swansea City. The loss of both defenders impacts the squad’s experience as the season continues. The team expects further clarity on the recovery timeline for Forsyth following his consultation with the specialist.

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Status Watch

•Craig Forsyth requires surgery and faces at least two months of recovery.
•Lewis Travis will miss four to five weeks due to a recent injury.
•The injuries occurred during matches against Portsmouth and Swansea City.
•John Eustace confirmed the recovery timelines for both players.

Latest Updates

11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Eustace confirms double Derby County injury blow ahead of West Ham game
4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Forsyth out for months with knee injury

What they're saying

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Derby County boss John Eustace has confirmed Craig Forsyth is facing several months on the sidelines with a knee injury.Forsyth underwent a scan after being forced off and will see a specialist on Fri...
— Yahoo Sports