Sheffield Wednesday won’t have to wait long for their chance to bounce back from last weekend’s late defeat to Hull City, with Tuesday’s trip to Blackburn Rovers coming around quickly. Danny Röhl admitted after Saturday’s defeat that any faint hope of a late play-off push was over but there is still plenty to play for, including a top-10 finish.
Wednesday’s players were paid the wages owed to them from last month on Monday morning and head across the Pennines looking to put a dismal week behind them, with six games left to ensure a season of significant improvement ends on a positive note. Röhl will also be happy to have a squad coming close to full strength - albeit there are a couple of long-term absentees still out.
Hosts Blackburn have several fitness issues to contend with going into Tuesday and head coach Valerien Ismael provided a comprehensive update regarding his squad on Monday. And with all that in mind, The Star has rounded up the latest injury news from both sides.
5. Scott Wharton - out
Wharton hasn’t appeared for Rovers this season due to an ACL injury. Returned to the grass in February but still looking like he'll miss the entire campaign. | AFP via Getty Images
6. Callum Brittain - out
A calf injury has kept the defender out for several weeks but head coach Valerien Ismael hopes to have him back next week. | Getty Images
7. Augustus Kargbo - out
Progressing well from a hamstring problem and, like Brittain, is expected back next week. | Getty Images
8. Emmanuel Dennis - out
A hamstring injury has kept the striker out for just short of a month and he is also expected back next week. | Getty Images