Stoor has helped Derby record two clean sheets in two games

Derby County manager Nigel Clough is keen to extend defender Fredrik Stoor's loan deal at Pride Park, as long as he recovers from an ankle injury.

Stoor, 25, twisted his ankle against Leicester so will miss Tuesday's game against Middlesbrough and is also a doubt for Saturday's game against QPR.

And his initial one-month stint expires after the game against the Londoners.

Clough told BBC Radio Derby: "As long as Freddie is fit a week or so after, we'll look to extend the loan."

The Sweden international joined from Fulham in September and has impressed the Rams boss.

"Freddie's done very well," Clough added. "He looks very comfortable on the ball and he's quick as well. We needed a little bit more pace in the side and even at right-back, it helps.

"He's improved as each game has gone on. But if he's not going to be fit, there's no point in extending the deal.

"We'd then try to pick it up after the international break in November."

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