Kasey Palmer doubtful for Huddersfield Town's derby date with Sheffield Wednesday

DAVID WAGNER is sweating on the fitness of Kasey Palmer ahead of Huddersfield Town's derby clash with Sheffield Wednesday.

By The Newsroom

Published 12th Jan 2017, 16:49 BST

Updated 12th Jan 2017, 16:51 BST

DOUBTFUL: Huddersfield Town's Kasey Palmer. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

The Chelsea loanee, outstanding in the Terriers’ unexpected push for the Premier League, has missed training with a hamstring problem.

Wagner is already without Rajiv van La Parra (knee), Jonathan Hogg (thigh) and Sean Scannell (ankle) for the clash between the sides sitting fourth and sixth so being without Palmer will be a blow.

Izzy Brown, however, stands by to possibly make his league debut for Town, though Jack Payne will be hoping his two goals against Port Vale in the FA Cup last week might see him get the nod if palmer is absent.

On the challenge of taking on Wednesday, Wagner said: “We know what we have to do. There are not a lot of secrets between the two sides and managers. Defence will win this game. We have to get our attitude right as well.”

Martin Cranie returned to training today after missing a couple of days following the birth of his baby daughter.