Bywater is likely to be out for weeks not months

Derby goalkeeper Stephen Bywater will be sidelined for at least one month after injuring his wrist in training.

The 29-year-old fell awkwardly on Wednesday and was told he has a small fracture by a specialist on Monday.

Rams boss Nigel Clough hopes to find out exactly how long Bywater will be sidelined for on Thursday.

"It was one of those freakish things that could keep him out as long as three months or as little as four weeks," Clough told BBC Radio Derby.

"We're going to try and bring one in on loan for a minimum of 28 days.

"We have a competent number two in Saul Deeney but we will still need cover, but experienced keepers are difficult to come by.

"They might play instead of Saul or I might give Saul his chance."

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