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Derby's Patrick Agyemang Ruled Out Nine Months With Achilles Injury

The setback wipes out his World Cup chance with the United States.

Overview

  • Patrick Agyemang suffered a serious Achilles injury during Monday’s 2-0 win over Stoke City after an awkward, non-contact landing and left the field on a stretcher.
  • Manager John Eustace said medical assessments indicate about nine months on the sidelines and called the loss a huge blow to Derby.
  • The timeline ends the forward’s season and removes him from USMNT selection for this summer’s home World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.
  • With Derby still pushing for a play-off place, Eustace said the club want to keep on-loan midfielder Bobby Clark beyond this season.
  • Derby pledged the highest level of care, teammates and US peers posted messages of support, and Agyemang thanked fans on Instagram and vowed to return.