Callum Elder
29-Year-Old
Derby County
The Championship
OUT
Injury Knee
Est. Return 8/1/2026
Left out of Australia's squad
Elder (knee) has not been included in Australia's World Cup squad, bringing a disappointing end to his tournament hopes after undergoing knee surgery in early March.
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Elder had been working against the clock to prove his fitness following the procedure at Derby County, but the recovery timeline ultimately proved too tight for coach Tony Popovic to include the experienced left-back in his final 26-man roster. Elder ends the season with one goal and five assists across 28 appearances for Derby County before the injury struck, and will now focus on a full recovery ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
Elder had been working against the clock to prove his fitness following the procedure at Derby County, but the recovery timeline ultimately proved too tight for coach Tony Popovic to include the experienced left-back in his final 26-man roster. Elder ends the season with one goal and five assists across 28 appearances for Derby County before the injury struck, and will now focus on a full recovery ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
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Still recovering from knee surgery
Elder (knee) underwent surgery on his knee in early March and was ruled out for up to six weeks, with his availability for the World Cup with Australia now in question given the extended timeline of his recovery, according to Derby County head coach John Eustace.
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Returns from loan
Elder will return to Leicester City after a loan with Ipswich Town.
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Loaned to Ipswich
Elder has joined Ipswich Town on loan from Leicester City for the remainder of the 2018/19 season.
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