Rams' Langas out until new year with groin injury

Norway international ruled out until mid-January after tearing groin in 12th minute of QPR defeat; could miss 15 matches.

Derby County defender Sondre Langas suffered a groin injury in the 12th minute of Wednesday's 4-1 Championship loss at Queens Park Rangers and has been ruled out until at least mid-January. The 25-year-old underwent scans and met with a surgeon following the match. His absence compounds Derby's injury crisis, with defenders Matt Clarke, Craig Forsyth and Eiran Cashin also sidelined. Manager John Eustace described the loss as a "big blow" to a side fighting relegation.