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Derby County struggles after aborted takeover amid tough Championship start

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Derby County struggles after aborted takeover amid tough Championship start

Summary

Derby County's Championship season has started poorly, with the team securing only five points from eight matches. The situation worsened when Turki Alalshikh's takeover attempt collapsed just before the season began, leaving head coach John Eustace to manage the fallout. Recent injuries have compounded the issue, as Eustace has struggled to field a consistent lineup. His efforts to strengthen the squad were thwarted by the takeover disruption, impacting recruitment and pre-season momentum. A late equalizer from Mo Fuseini at Burnley spared Derby from being bottom of the league heading into the international break.

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Status Watch

•Derby has lost five of their eight Championship games this season.
•Eustace took over in February 2025 to address survival and promotion.
•Turki Alalshikh's takeover collapsed an hour before completion in August.
•Injuries have hindered consistent lineup selection since August.
•Mo Fuseini's late goal against Burnley earned a crucial point.

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BBC Sport looks at how Turki Alalshikh's aborted takeover of Derby County has contributed to a poor start to their Championship season.
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