Rock-bottom Derby County are still in dark over the possible duration of the spell on the sidelines for midfielder Robbie Savage, who however has been fortunate not to have broken his foot.

The Rams skipper picked up the injury late in the 3-0 defeat by Tottenham on Saturday but after a scan, it was ascertained that he has only suffered severe bruising.

The former Wales international had joined Paul Jewell’s side in last month’s transfer window from Blackburn Rovers.