Which games will rooney miss

Speaking at a press conference on Monday afternoon, Derby manager Phillip Cocu said no other members of his or Watford's squad have been put at risk following the match on Friday, and revealed Derby have remained in contact with Watford's medical team so both clubs can follow the necessary government guidelines. Cocu also said Derby's doctor has spoken to the squad to explain how the players should take extra precautions to avoid having to miss games like Rooney - though he was keen to stress that the year-old broke none of the club's rules and has always strictly followed the coronavirus guidelines.

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Derby have lost two in a row after a run of five games without defeat - although four of those ended in draws.

That's the minimum we need as a team," said Rooney. Rooney's team are away to Millwall on Saturday and then their first two games following the international break are against Bournemouth and Fulham, the current top two. Listen to nocturnal mixtapes specially curated from his music collection. Victory will secure Derby's Championship status but a draw would leave them hoping Rotherham fail to win at Cardiff, while defeat would condemn them to the third tier for the first time since It would be only their fifth campaign outside the top two tiers of English football in their entire history.

For all the trepidation around Derby, Rooney was in relaxed mood as he carried out his pre-match media duties. He said he was "refreshed, excited and looking forward to the game", and called on his players to "embrace" the pressure of the cup final he said they were facing.

He said his preparation might be similar to the evening he spent before the Champions League final in Moscow, which he spent relaxing in bed watching Sister Act. However, win or lose, the year-old is adamant he will be staying with the Rams next season. I feel we can have a real impact on this team. There would also be fresh scrutiny put on Erik Alonso's proposed purchase of the club from Mel Morris. There are many rumours around the true scale of Derby's debt and what sums are owed to whom.

It is understood the deal Alonso has submitted to the EFL involves further borrowing to allow funds to be spent on the team and that the year-old would not view relegation as a catastrophe because he feels the club can be rebuilt. However, without greater clarity over the extent of funding and source of it, plus the level of debt being proposed, the EFL is unlikely to let the takeover proceed having taken a forensic approach to the situation at Wigan, who spent nine months in administration as prospective buyers came forward and fell by the wayside.

Man United luxury watch and more on sale. Bottom-placed Derby have lost their past two matches, against Bristol City and Middlesbrough, and Rooney said his team needed one voice to help them arrest their slump. I'll take the responsibility for that in the same way I'll take responsibility for the result. Skip to main content Skip to navigation.

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