It means that from a fairly solid and - dare we say it - predictable few weeks on the Owls selection front, there are suddenly a whole host of possible permutations depending on how the likes of George Byers, Lee Gregory, Josh Windass and Reece James get on over the next 24 hours.
Wednesday’s is a relatively tight-knit squad and though there might be a little bit of nervousness around how they go about things, there’s no doubt this Owls side has battled adversity of all types this season - taking a lighter squad at Oakwell would just be the latest to navigate.
Based on a gut feel of who may-or-may-not be available, here’s the side we can see lining up at Barnsley on Tuesday evening.
9. LWB - Marvin Johnson
Maybe Reece James makes it, maybe he doesn’t - but we’re sticking Johnson in regardless after a direct and full-of-beans outing against Bolton. That’s not to say James wouldn’t deserve another start of course - he was excellent too. Photo: Rhianna Chadwick
10. CF - Lee Gregory
Of all the four injury will-they-won’t-they cases, reading between the lines Moore seemed most optimistic about Gregory. Maybe. Wednesday will be hoping he can play to partner Smith given that if Windass is out the cupboard is pretty bare when it comes to striker options. Photo: Steve Ellis
11. CF - Michael Smith
The only fully-fit senior striker at the club right now, Smith himself has been in the wars but only came off the bench on Saturday meaning he may well have miles to throw into the legs. A vital cog in the Wednesday wheel especially away from home. Photo: Steve Ellis