Sheffield Wed. vs Brighton & Hove Albion - Carlos Carvalhal expected to change his Sheffield Wednesday side for Brighton

Posted Monday, November 02, 2015 by PA

Sheffield Wednesday head coach Carlos Carvalhal is expected to make changes again for the visit of Brighton.

Carvalhal, who has no major new injury or suspension worries, continues to rotate his squad, while recent loan signing Gary Hooper is hoping to make his first start after stepping off the bench in Saturday's home win against Nottingham Forest.

Lucas Joao is also pushing for a start after impressing as a second-half substitute at the weekend and goalkeeper Keiren Westwood is expected to resume after shaking off an ankle injury in time.

Midfielders Sam Hutchinson and Alex Lopez could return to contention but Michael Turner (knee), Modou Sougou (shoulder) and Marco Matias are still out.

Leaders Brighton could be unchanged following the 1-1 draw at Reading.

Skipper Gordon Greer (knee) and winger Kazenga LuaLua (groin) are on the mend following spells out but the trip may come too soon.

Gaeten Bong has been ruled out until January with a knee injury so Liam Rosenior will continue at left-back having deputised as Brighton maintained their unbeaten record at the Madejski Stadium.

England Under-21 midfielder Jake Forster-Caskey is available having recently completed a month's loan at MK Dons.