Video - Daniel Pudil eyes return to action for Sheffield Wednesday against Blackburn Rovers

BACK IN THE FRAME: Sheffield Wednesday's Daniel Pudil

SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY head coach Carlos Carvalhal confirmed that Czech Republic left-back Daniel Pudil is back in contention for tomorrow's crunch game against Roses rivals Blackburn Rovers.

Pudil, on a season-long loan from Watford, missed Saturday’s match at Huddersfield Town with a niggle picked up on international duty, with Joe Bennett taking his place.

Meanwhile, Sam Hutchinson will be assessed by medical staff after missing the weekend derby with illness and is improving, according to Carvalhal.

Alex Lopez was drafted into the side in the absence of utility man Hutchinson for the single-goal success at the John Smith’s Stadium.

Head coach Carvalhal said: “He (Pudil) is okay and is available and he (Hutchinson) is better, so let’s see. We have one more day.

“It is not a virus or this kind of problem and he is okay and he can be with us.

“Everyone else is in good shape and happy.

Barry Bannan serves the final game of a three-match suspension following his dismissal at Nottingham Forest - and will be available for the weekend game at Bristol City.