For the foreseeable future, the Pride Park team will be without one of their usual first team players.
Paul Warne has provided a new update of the setback at Pride Park after Derby County suffered a significant setback involving one of their senior players.
What is the most recent information from Derby?
Warne’s team has had a mixed start to the new season in League One, winning three games and losing three of their first six contests. With nine points out of a possible 18, they are now ranked 11th in the standings.
Despite the fact that the summer transfer window is now closed, the Rams manager has suggested that he may still look to add free agents to his team in order to fill the gaps left by the injuries to Liam Thompson, Max Bird, Kane Wilson, and Joe Ward. Jake Rooney is also expected to miss some time due to injury.
The center-back suffered what appeared to be a major injury during Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Bolton Wanderers, forcing him off the field after just 14 minutes. After having a scan to determine the full extent of his injury, it is unlikely that he will stage a recovery anytime soon.
How much time will Jake Rooney miss?
The anterior cruciate ligament in Rooney’s right knee has been damaged, according to the official website of Derby, and Warne has publicly apologized to his fans. He said,
“Jake suffering this injury is devastating news. In the previous few games, he had pushed his way onto the team and excelled. Being a young professional trying to create a name for yourself in the industry is difficult, therefore this kind of accident is quite disappointing.
We feel terrible for him, but he has our complete support, and we will do everything we can to help him recover in the best condition.
Jake Rooney’s talent level?
Rooney joined Derby only last summer from Burnley, but since then he’s made 21 senior games and established himself as a regular member of the senior team. Given the excellent influence he’s had, Warne will undoubtedly be disappointed by this news.
Prior to his absence, the emerging star, who earns £760 per week, was averaging 3.3 clearances and 2.7 tackles per third-tier game, according to WhoScored, demonstrating his willingness to pitch in and the rock he was at the center of the manager’s backline.
Additionally, the 20-year-old has the fourth-highest pass success percentage in the league at 78.5%, demonstrating his exceptional composure and calmness on the ball.
