Derby County: Krystian Bielik and Colin Kazim-Richards set to resume training after injury
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Krystian Bielik was stretchered off in the 36th minute of last season's home game against Bristol City
Derby County hope injured Krystian Bielik and Colin Kazim-Richards will resume full training later this month.
Poland defender Bielik, 23, has not played since January following cruciate ligament surgery.
Kazim-Richards, who was last season's top scorer, suffered an Achilles injury against Peterborough on 14 August.
The 35-year-old will provide Wayne Rooney with an extra attacking option as they look to avoid relegation despite a 12-point deduction.
But it is understood it could be a number of weeks before they are ready to feature in games.
"Colin will be back taking part with us maybe a week after the international break," Rooney told BBC Radio Derby.
"Krystian similar, maybe a little bit earlier than that."
He added: "Colin with his experience, and Krystian with his quality and enthusiasm, it'll be good to have the two of them back."
Derby, who are seven points from safety following Saturday's draw with Swansea, will be away to Preston North End in their next game on 16 October.