Americans Abroad Midweek Preview: Holmes, Sands, and more

Duane Holmes is back in action for English Football League Championship side Huddersfield Town and will look to get after his former club this week to keep the Terriers in the top-six race.

Holmes and Huddersfield welcome Derby County to the John Smith Stadium on Wednesday, knowing a victory would boost them to fifth place in the league table. Holmes played the final 17 minutes of Friday’s 1-1 draw with Stoke City, making his second appearance of 2022. The attacking midfielder has scored three goals in 22 appearances this season, continuing to play a key role in Carlos Corberan’s midfield. Holmes will push to start for the Terriers on Wednesday with Wayne Rooney’s Rams aiming to pull a major upset in league play.

In Scotland, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Celtic host James Sands and Rangers in the first Old Firm Derby of 2022. Sebastian Soto and Joe Efford will look to make their club debuts this week after arriving in the Premiership.

Elsewhere, Sam Vines and Bryan Reynolds will go head-to-head in the Belgian Pro League.

Here is a closer look at this week’s Americans Abroad:

England

CHAMPIONSHIP

Duane Holmes and Huddersfield host Derby County on Wednesday.

Matthew Olosunde and Preston North End visit Millwall on Tuesday.

LEAGUE ONE

Marlon Fossey and Bolton Wanderers host Cambridge United on Tuesday.

Spain

COPA DEL REY

Matthew Hoppe and Mallorca visit Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday.

France

LIGUE 1

Konrad De La Fuente and Marseille visit Lyon on Tuesday.

Scotland

PREMIERSHIP

Cameron Carter-Vickers and Celtic host James Sands and Rangers on Wednesday.

Christian Ramirez and Aberdeen visit Ross County on Tuesday.

Ian Harkes and Dundee United visit Dundee FC on Tuesday.

Chris Mueller and Hibernian host Hearts on Tuesday.

Sebastian Soto and Livingston host St. Johnstone on Tuesday.

Joe Efford and Motherwell visit St. Mirren on Tuesday.

Belgium