Derby County's David Ozoh before the Sky Bet Championship match at Pride Park, Derby. Picture date: _(Image: PA)_
Crystal Palace’s David Ozoh will remain on the sidelines on loan at Championship Derby County ahead of their trip to Leeds on Saturday.
The midfielder pulled his hamstring during the Rams' 1-0 victory against Cardiff in mid-September.
He was expected to return to training in October but suffered a quad muscle issue, which has kept him in recovery for longer than expected
Derby boss Paul Warne hoped to have the 19-year-old back for the game at Elland Road. However, Saturday’s clash in Yorkshire remains too soon for the Crystal Palace academy product.
“David still isn’t in a position where we could risk him," Warne said. "It's taking a little bit longer than we wished for.”
Ozoh has made five starts for Derby this season, scoring once in the second tier of English football.