Sheffield Wednesday team news: Fernando Forestieri misses out as Garry Monk makes one change for Brentford duel

Owls boss Garry Monk has made one enforced change to his starting XI for the visit of in-form Brentford.
Newcastle United loanee Jacob MurphyNewcastle United loanee Jacob Murphy
Newcastle United loanee Jacob Murphy

Fernando Forestieri misses out with a knee injury sustained in their away win over Charlton Athletic and is replaced on the wing by Newcastle United loanee Jacob Murphy.

German centre-back Julian Börner is included in the matchday squad after serving his one-match ban. But the defender is on the bench as Monk has kept faith with Tom Lees and Dominic Iorfa at the heart of their back line.

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Goalkeeper Keiren Westwood (shoulder) remains on the sidelines while full-back Liam Palmer completes his three-match suspension.

Moses Odubajo, released by the Bees last summer, lines up against his former club.

Brentford head into the Championship encounter after a comprehensive 7-0 home victory over Luton Town. and have no new fitness concerns.

Owls: Dawson; Odubajo, Lees, Iorfa, Fox; Murphy, Hutchinson, Bannan, Harris; Fletcher, Nuhiu. Substitutes: Jones, Lee, Rhodes, Pelupessy, Börner, Reach, Luongo.

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