Rams 'predictable' in possession - ex-striker Christie

Former Derby County striker Malcolm Christie has said the Rams are predictable in possession following their 1-1 draw at Preston on Saturday.

The visitors registered only one shot on target at Deepdale, Jerry Yates' 29th- minute equaliser, and Christie has questioned his former club's performances.

"The performances that we've had and we've seen recently- it can worry you a little bit," Christie told BBC Podcast Rams Daily.

"If we have a defeat, what will that do to the confidence of the squad moving forward into these games coming thick and fast?

"The quality in the final third, for me, needs improving."

Derby sit 11th in the Championship, the best of the three promoted clubs from League One last season, but have only won one of their last seven matches, picking up five draws in that time.

"I think we can keep the ball better- the Rams leave you wanting more a little bit at times," Christie added.

"Who makes us play? Who is our playmaker in that team? I was watching Ipswich, you see Sam Morsy in the midfield, I love that sort of player who wants the ball - give me the ball!"

"We're really good out of possession, but when we have the ball, we look very predictable."