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Stoke City manager O'Neill on Mikel's availability for Derby County trip

John Obi Mikel is still a doubt for Stoke City's Championship trip to Derby County, according to manager Michael O'Neill.

The Nigeria international is yet to recover from a calf injury he picked up since the Potters' goalless draw against Sheffield Wednesday on November 28.

Having played 14 matches in the English second-tier in this campaign, Mikel missed his third straight game on Wednesday as Stoke City suffered a 2-1 loss to Cardiff City.

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O'Neill's side dropped to eighth in the Championship table after the defeat, however, the former Chelsea midfielder still needs to wait for his return to action and might miss the trip to Pride Park Stadium on Saturday.