Sheffield Wednesday's Sam Hutchinson and Fernando Forestieri back for Hull City clash

Former Chelsea midfielder Hutchinson has not featured in the Owls’ last three Championship fixtures because of a knee problem he sustained at Birmingham City earlier this month.

But head coach Carlos Carvalhal has confirmed Hutchinson could feature in Friday’s Yorkshire derby at the KC Stadium.

“I think Sam will be available,” said Carvalhal. “He will travel and is ready if we need him to play.”

Leading goal-scorer Forestieri is expected to start, having sat-out Tuesday’s home draw with Queens Park Rangers due to suspension. The 12-goal forward served a one-match ban in the wake of his red card at Preston North End.

Carvalhal said: “He is fresh to play. It makes a difference he didn’t play on Tuesday.”

Carvalhal revealed he insisted on a 24-hour recall on left-back Jeremy Helan’s loan move to Championship rivals Wolverhampton.

The 23-year-old wanted a loan move for first-team football after falling down the pecking order at Hillsborough.

“The deal is good for all parties,” he said. “Jeremy is a young, talented player.

“He talked with me because he wants to play more. I understand that absolutely and Wolves wanted a player like him.

“It’s important to him to play and there is a possibility we can recall him in the future.”