Sheffield Wed. vs Preston North End - Forestieri could make Owls return against Preston

Posted Friday, October 02, 2015 by PA

Sheffield Wednesday forward Fernando Forestieri could return to action in the home game against Preston.

Forestieri has missed the last two games due to a hamstring injury sustained in the recent win against Fulham but has returned to full training this week and will feature unless he suffers a reaction.

Head coach Carlos Carvalhal will also check on the fitness of defender Daniel Pudil, who was forced out of last week's win at Brentford with a similar problem.

Defender Jeremy Helan sits out a one-game ban following his dismissal for two yellow-card offences last weekend.

Preston are without suspended duo Bailey Wright and Joe Garner.

The pair were sent off during the 1-1 draw against Wolves last Saturday, with defender Wright now serving a one-match ban and striker Garner sitting out three games.

Manager Simon Grayson is hopeful defender Paul Huntington and forward Paul Gallagher will both be available following hamstring and calf problems respectively.

Right-back Marnick Vermijl will not be able to play against his parent club, while striker Jermaine Beckford (knee) remains a long-term absentee.