Derby forward Rhian Brewster faces two-game absence due to concussion

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Derby forward Rhian Brewster faces two-game absence due to concussion
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Derby County forward Rhian Brewster will be sidelined for at least the next two matches following a concussion. The 26-year-old sustained the injury during Saturday's 3-0 Championship defeat by West Ham United. Brewster was substituted just 22 minutes into the match after feeling dizzy and sick. He had featured in all five of the club's league fixtures this season, earning a start in the previous two games. Manager John Eustace confirmed the development, noting that while the player is feeling improved, he remains unavailable for selection. Derby returns to action on Wednesday, 9 September, when they host West Bromwich Albion.

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  • •Rhian Brewster sustained a concussion in a 3-0 loss to West Ham United.
  • •The injury occurred 22 minutes into Saturday's match.
  • •Brewster will miss at least the next two games for Derby County.
  • •Derby County plays West Bromwich Albion at home on Wednesday, 9 September.
Latest Updates
  • 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Eustace confirms another Derby County injury blow ahead of West Brom game
  • 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Concussed Brewster to miss at least two Rams games
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Derby County striker Rhian Brewster will be unavailable for at least the next two matches, after sustaining a concussion against West Ham over the weekend. The former Liverpool man was substituted af...

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A concussion sustained in the 3-0 Championship defeat by West Ham means Derby forward Rhian Brewster will miss at least the next two games.

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