Sheffield Wednesday boss Henrik Pedersen provides update on trio ahead of Stockport County game in League One

The Tunisian international hobbled off with a knock to his knee in last weekend's goalless draw with Wigan Athletuc, but Pedersen has allayed fears regarding his condition.

He said: "He has looked good in the training, so it's positive, very positive.

"He has trained through the week and he has been strong and he's looking good."

Loan signing Ali Al-Hamadi is being assessed due to a slight foot issue, although Pedersen remains non-commital regarding whether it will effect his forthcoming international commitments with Iraq.

Al-Hamadi has been named in the Iraq squad for the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup in Saudi Arabia during the international break.

The tournament is being held between September 23rd and October 6.

The Ipswich Town loanee - one of six loanees at the club with only five permitted in a match-day squad - will be assessed on Saturday morning.

Pedersen continued: "Ali had some challenges with his foot and he will need an assessment tomorrow and then we'll find out what's happened."

On potential implications internationally, he added: "I don't know yet. Let's see what happens tomorrow."

Defender Sil Swinkels, out since late August after suffering a hamstring injury in the Carabao Cup tie with Wolves at Hillsborough, is continuing to make good progress.

Pedersen said: "Next week he will do a little bit more and then I think in the second week of the national team break, he will be more integrated.

"Hopefully he can be a part of the training there. He's training really, really hard and I can see the smile on his face again.

"I'm looking forward to him coming back again."

Wednesday's scheduled home game against Cambridge United on October 3 has been called off due to international commitments.