Source: Team_Talk
Derby v Portsmouth preview
Team news for Saturday evening's Championship clash between Derby and Portsmouth at Pride Park (kick-off 5:20pm).[LNB] Alberto Bueno looks to be losing his battle to be fit for the Rams while fellow striker Luke Moore is also a major doubt.[LNB]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.[LNB]Moore missed the game against the Hornets after sustaining a hamstring injury in training.[LNB]"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.[LNB]"We will see how Alberto is on Friday morning but he is doubtful. Luke is very doubtful."[LNB]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.[LNB]Portsmouth manager Steve Cotterill has a rare selection dilemma ahead of the televised clash.[LNB]Defender Ricardo Rocha was only among the substitutes against Nottingham Forest last Saturday due to a hamstring injury and his replacement, the previously out-of-favour Ibrahima Sonko, capped a fine display with a goal in their 2-1 win.[LNB]Rocha is now fully fit and Cotterill, who was at last able to name a full bench at the weekend, also has Hermann Hreidarsson pushing for a place in the starting line-up.[LNB]Iceland defender Hreidarsson is back in the reckoning having made two substitute appearances following seven months out with a career-threatening Achilles injury.[LNB]Youngster Tom Kilbey has resumed training following a long-term knee problem but will not be involved yet. Striker Danny Webber is still building up his fitness after a cruciate injury.
