Idiakez ruled out of Derby play-off clashes

Derby’s hopes of securing promotion to the Premiership have been dealt a hefty blow with the news midfielder Inigo Idiakez has been ruled out for the Championship play-offs.

The Spanish midfielder, who has contributed 11 goals to the Rams’ cause this season, will miss both legs of the semi-final clash with Preston as well as the final, should the Pride Park club earn the right to play at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.