Sheffield Wednesday host Sheffield United at Hillsborough on Monday.
Steve Bruce is expected to make just one change to his Sheffield Wednesday side against Sheffield United on Monday.
The Owls boss is without Achraf Lazaar for the Blades’ visit after the on-loan Newcastle United left-back suffered a hamstring injury on only his second appearance for the club against Brentford on Tuesday.
Another January recruit, Dominic Iorfa, was Lazaar’s replacement that day, as Liam Palmer switched to the left-hand side.
Bruce could however favour the return of either Morgan Fox – a natural left-back – or Jordan Thorniley – a left-footed centre-back with some experience in the role – should the pair pass fit after recent absences.
Lazaar’s fellow Newcastle loanee, Rolando Aarons, should start his first ever Steel City Derby – likewise the long-serving Sheffield Wednesday pair, Sam Hutchinson and Fernando Forestieri, who have remarkably missed all three of the Owls’ recent meetings with Sheffield United.
The fitness of Lucas Joao is Bruce’s only other concern ahead of the Hillsborough encounter, as the Wednesday top scorer struggles with a knee problem.
This is how HITC Sport suspects Sheffield Wednesday will line up against Sheffield United…
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