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:
9. Liam Palmer - RWB
One of the first names on the teamsheet these days, regardless of position. But his energy to get up and down the right and desire to get into the box could prove really useful at the New Lawn. | UGC / Steve Ellis Photo: UGC/Steve Ellis
10. Lee Gregory - ST
Absolutely huge last time out, and was really lucky to be on the losing side in the end. Great to see him back in the goals recently, and he’ll be itching to keep that going in Gloucestershire. Certainly deserves to keep his place. | UGC / Steve Ellis
11. Michael Smith - ST
Struck up a good partnership with Gregory v Barnsley, and was excellent in the build-up to their first goal. An absolute handful, and with Josh Windass set to miss out he’s a bit of a no-brainer anyway. | Steve Ellis Photo: UGC