Sheffield Wednesday meet the The Terriers in the West Yorkshire derby on Saturday.
Sheffield Wednesday striker Fernando Forestieri is keen to continue his goal-scoring record on Saturday, as fellow play-off chasers Huddersfield roll up to Hillsborough in the West Yorkshire derby.
The Owls forward told the club’s official website he was looking to convert his match-winning form on the road versus the Terriers, as Wednesday entertain David Wagner’s men this time around.
Sheffield Wednesday’s Fernando Forestieri celebrates their first goal
The Italian’s contribution has proved decisive at the John Smith’s Stadium on the last two occasions, with the 26-year-old’s goal ensuring the visitors became the first side to beat Wagner’s high-flyers back in October.
With Huddersfield four points ahead of Wednesday in fourth spot ahead of the derby at the weekend, Forestieri hopes to play a key part once more.
Sheffield Wednesday’s Fernando Forestieri celebrates after scoring their first goal
The forward told swfc.co.uk: “I have a good record against them but away from home. When we have played away, I have scored but now I hope I can score at home.”
“But it doesn’t matter who scores, what it is important is the three points and fighting for the team. Every game is difficult but we can play against any team in this league and win three points.
“We know we have a strong team and can win any game if we play at our best.”
Rosario-born Fernando Forestieri has proved to be a talisman in West Yorkshire under boss Carlos Carvalhal.
Having scored 21 goals in 51 appearances, the former Watford, Udinese and Malaga star has just signed a new deal with the club until 2020, as reported by Sky Sports.
Forestieri explained his delight at extending his deal stating, “I’m so happy to stay here and now I want to focus and carry on playing and try to help Sheffield Wednesday.
“We look forward, we focus, we work together as a team and try to do better than what we have done in the past six months and keep improving.”
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