Paul Warne was in good spirits at Moor Farm this morning as he held his press conference ahead of Saturday’s League One clash at Stevenage.
The Rams head coach spoke on a number of topics after the win over Exeter City in midweek as the Rams produced their best home performance of the season to secure a 2-0 win at Pride Park.
Ahead of the trip to the Lamex Stadium, here’s what Warne had to say on winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, Stevenage and the latest on Callum Elder and Joe Ward.
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Warne on ‘unbelievable’ Mendez-Laing
Paul Warne says Nathaniel Mendez-Laing is an “unbelievable talent” and feels when he is at his best so too are his Derby team.
The winger turned in his best performance of the season on Tuesday night as he inspired a 2-0 win over Exeter City by scoring a superb goal in the League One clash.
Asked how he viewed Mendez-Laing’s form, Warne said: “Probably the same as everybody else really. There have been moments of excellence and moments of disappointment, possibly. When he is on song, he is unplayable. I feel for him because he is the quickest and most exciting player. Every time he gets the ball he can’t go past three players like he is Charles Charley-Charles.
“But there is expectation of him or for him from me, his team-mates, and everybody. The other thing I know from speaking to other managers is that they all double up on Nat. It makes it really difficult for him to be as amazing as he wants to be. He’s been going on internationals, he’s been travelling a lot and I think when he’s come back it’s fatigued him, hence why I didn’t start him
