Corey Blackett-Taylor’s opening day hamstring problem reinforces Derby County ’s transfer needs, admits boss John Eustace.

Blackett-Taylor was forced off with a tight hamstring in the closing stages of the Rams’ 3-1 Championship defeat at Stoke City.

Derby will be hoping it’s just a niggle for the 27-year-old as he was the club’s most in-form player during pre-season and got an assist for Carlton Morris’ goal at the bet365 Stadium.

He is also the only authentic winger at Pride Park, with Eustace admitting the situation places more emphasis on trying to add reinforcements to the wide areas before the transfer window closes.

“Corey has got a tight hamstring. I thought Corey was quite quiet today, but then that one bit of magic has set the goal up,” said Eustace.

“Corey’s done his fir

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