Bueno losing fitness fight

05 November 2010 09:30
Alberto Bueno looks to be losing his battle to be fit for Derby's televised clash against Portsmouth at Pride Park while fellow striker Luke Moore is also a major doubt. Bueno limped off after 36 minutes of the home victory over Watford and has not trained this week because of a swollen ankle and Achilles tendon trouble. Moore missed the game against the Hornets after sustaining a hamstring injury in training. "Alberto has a better chance than Luke because his injury is more of a knock than a strain but you have to think about the further damage they could do," said manager Nigel Clough. "We will see how Alberto is on Friday morning but he is doubtful. Luke is very doubtful." Stephen Pearson has done some light training this week as he continues to recover from a knee injury and the midfielder could be on the bench. However, defender Russell Anderson (hamstring) will remain sidelined.

Source: PA