The Owls haven’t had the best of times on the injury front recently, with three players being forced off in the draw against Bolton Wanderers - joining numerous others who had been sidelined in the weeks and months before that fixture.
Luckily two of them, Lee Gregory and Reece James, were found to be minor knocks and they were able to get back into the squad for Barnsley, however uncertainty remains over George Byers and Josh Windass, as well as a potential return to action for Mallik Wilks.
Darren Moore said he’d be ‘holding my tongue’ when The Star asked about Byers and Windass, however reading between the lines it would appear that - though they’re waiting on word from specialists - this weekend’s game will come too soon regardless.
Wilks, however, may be in with a chance of forcing his way back into the matchday squad after his inury layoff.
The Owls boss doesn’t have the luxury of changing things up too much given the list of absentees, and there were still some good performances at Oakwell despite the 4-2 loss.
Wednesday need to get back to winning ways, and will be gunning for Rovers in an attempt to do so. We had a go and picking what XI Moore will opt for at the New Lawn Stadium:
1. Cameron Dawson - GK
For the first time since he came in, Dawson has come in for some criticism after the Barnsley game - but it’s nothing to warrant a change. Has been excellent and deserves to keep his place.
2. Akin Famewo - LCB
Continues to impress. Has a bit of everything in his game - intelligence, timing, speed and power. One of the strong performers against Barnsley, his spot shouldn’t be in doubt. Photo: Harriet Massey / UGC
3. Aden Flint - CB
Had his toughest game at Wednesday in the defeat to the Reds. Will be disappointed with what happened in all of the goals, but will be desperate to move on from it - Forest Green provides the perfect opportunity. Photo: UCG
4. Dominic Iorfa - RCB
Like many, there were aspects of the Barnsley game in which he struggled, but he still showed elements of why Moore has been so pleased with him this season. His athleticism provides an important element to Wednesday’s backline.