Derby County defender Jake Buxton will today undergo surgery to correct the groin problem which has failed to clear up during the close-season.

The 25-year-old central defender consulted a specialist last week to take a closer look at the injury, which plagued his first season in Derby colours and restricted him to 24 appearances.

Buxton was a regular at the Rams' Moor Farm training complex over the summer

Head Physio Neil Sullivan told dcfc.co.uk: "Jake's groin has not settled and he is having surgery today to hopefully solve the problem."

It is hoped Buxton will not miss too much football; but it means he will miss the majority of Derby's pre-season campaign.

"He should be up and running in 4 to 6 weeks," added Sullivan.