Sheffield Wed. vs Derby County - Tom Lees missing for Sheffield Wednesday's clash with Derby

Posted Friday, December 04, 2015 by PA

Sheffield Wednesday will be without defender Tom Lees for their home game against Derby.

Lees (hamstring/ankle) left the Britannia Stadium on crutches after sustaining injury during the midweek Capital One Cup defeat at Stoke and is awaiting scan results.

Glenn Loovens (hamstring) was forced off on Tuesday night while fellow central defenders Michael Turner (knee) and Vincent Sasso have been sidelined in recent weeks, so Darryl Lachman and Claude Dielna could be in contention.

Right-back Jack Hunt (calf) was also withdrawn at Stoke and is doubtful, but forward Fernando Forestieri is available again after being ineligible in midweek.

Derby midfielder Bradley Johnson is available again after suspension.

Jeff Hendrick replaced him for last Friday's win over Hull but is likely to be the one to drop out in order for Johnson to be accommodated.

Boss Paul Clement has kept changes down to a minimum in their recent run of 10 wins victories in 13 matches and is unlikely to make many changes for the trip to Hillsborough.

Teenage defender Max Lowe is still working his way back to fitness after a hamstring injury.