Sheffield Wednesday sweating on injured duo

The Owls defender remains sidelined with a knee injury, meaning Vincent Sasso - who netted twice in the midweek win over Blackburn Rovers - will remain alongside Glenn Loovens at the back.

Striker Gary Hooper, out since November with a quad problem, has returned to training but seems likely not to be risked at the City Ground.

"Lees is progressing but not ready,” said Owls boss Carlos Carvalhal. “Gary Hooper is more near than him. He is training now with the team but not training full.

"Gary is training and tomorrow I think he can start doing a little better. I think they both soon will be available to the team.

"Tom Lees won't be fit. Gary Hooper we can consider but let's see tomorrow.

"Gary is training with the team but hasn't played since November 19. He's progressing very well.”

The Owls have injury doubts over midfielder Sam Hutchinson (hip) and left-back Morgan Fox, after they picked up knocks against Blackburn. David Jones and Daniel Pudil are on standby.

Carvalhal explained: ”We expect Sam to recover but we are not sure yet. He's in a similar situation to Fox. We have good expectations of recovering them best but we will know tomorrow.”