Predicted Sheffield Wednesday line-up to face Sheffield United: Luhukay makes four changes ahead of derby debut

Jos Luhukay was named Sheffield Wednesday’s new manager last week.

Hertha Berlin's Dutch head coach Jos Luhukay is seen during the German first division Bundesliga football match Berlin vs Leverkusen at the Olympic stadium in Berlin on February 4, 2015....

Jos Luhukay can become an instant hero among Sheffield Wednesday supporters if his new side can overcome Sheffield United in his first game in charge.

The Dutchman replaced Carlos Carvalhal at Wednesday five days ago, with his Hillsborough reign beginning in earnest on Monday.

Carlos Carvalhal manager of Sheffield Wednesday looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Bolton Wanderers and Sheffield Wednesday at Macron Stadium on October 14, 2017 in...

Luhukay’s first task will be to restore some confidence to a side severely depleted by injury. Nine Owls stars are expected to miss this Friday’s derby at Bramall Lane, with Sam Hutchinson – who only returned to action after knee surgery on 23rd December – the latest victim.

Sam Hutchinson of Sheffield Wednesday reacts after missing his sides first penalty during the Sky Bet Championship play off semi final, second leg match between Sheffield Wednesday and...

And Luhukay may have to go with what he’s got against Sheffield United, having had little time in which to assess his existing options – let alone add to them.

Those in the know suggest the 54-year-old is a safety first type boss, with organisation one of his main strengths, and HITC Sport suspects a high-energy 4-5-1 could be his system of choice against the Blades.

Here’s how we think Sheffield Wednesday could look in Luhukay’s first game in charge:

Blades, Owls