By Craig McWalter
April 19 2002

Dietmar Hamann is a doubt for tomorrow's visit of Derby County . Yet another game the reds must win to stay in touch at the top. Read On.. The Pool could end Derby County's 5 season run in the Premiership by keeping alive their own title chase at Anfield.

Derby must win to have a realistic chance of avoiding relegation, while The Pool cannot afford to slip up in their battle for the Premiership crown.

Dietmar Hamann is doubtful after damaging an ankle in training earlier this week and sitting out Germany's friendly defeat to Argentina.

Emile Heskey, who missed the victory at Sunderland last week and the international game against Paraguay with a hamstring pull, is expected to be fit.

Robert Lee should be fit to return to Derby's midfield at Anfield.

Rob Lee was involved in a horror clash with Newcastle United's Alan Shearer at Pride Park last Saturday.

Lee needed several stitches in a head wound but is expected to play in this vital match for the rams.

Rams Boss John Gregory is still without the services of long-term injuries Mart Poom, Craig Burley and Brian O'Neil, this is a big blow the derby boss could do without.