Derby County’s manager, Paul Warne, has indicated that he plans to field a formidable lineup in their upcoming Papa John’s Trophy match against Notts County.
The decision comes as Derby County prepares to face Notts County at Meadow Lane, following a 1-1 draw with Cheltenham Town in League One last weekend.
Currently positioned 8th in the table after 11 games, Derby County is just two points away from a playoff spot. Warne expressed his intentions on the official club website, stating, ‘I will field the strongest team possible against Notts County because I’m determined to secure a victory.
With an 11-day gap until our next match, this is an excellent opportunity to give our players valuable game time. If those who feature perform impressively, it opens doors for them in the next game.’
As Warne mentioned, Derby County has an 11-day break following their encounter with Notts County, making it a chance to provide their players with additional minutes on the pitch.
In the previous month, Derby County secured a 2-0 victory in the same competition against Lincoln City, with goals from Louie Sibley and Tom Barkhuizen. Their strong performance puts them in a favorable position for qualification if they manage to defeat Notts County.
While the Papa John’s Trophy has stirred controversy due to Premier League teams fielding B teams in recent years, it remains an opportunity for clubs like Derby County to reach the final at Wembley, with Bolton Wanderers emerging as last year’s winners.
With the upcoming clash in mind, Warne will need to make some critical selection choices. His comments imply that he intends to include senior players in the lineup, increasing their chances of securing a victory. After the break, Derby County is set to face Shrewsbury Town in an away match.”
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