Sheffield Utd vs Sheffield Wed - Blades will hope Chris can help Bash derby opponents Wednesday

Sheffield United have Chris Basham back from suspension for the Steel City derby against Sheffield Wednesday.

The defender, who signed a new three-year deal this week, missed the 1-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest.

Winger Mark Duffy also missed the game with a hip problem but could be available on Friday.

Ahead of Saturday’s matches, the third-placed Blades will go top if they beat the Owls.

Fernando Forestieri is available for Wednesday after a hamstring injury.

The forward has returned to training and may make the Owls’ squad for the game at Bramall Lane.

Marco Matias is also back in contention following his own hamstring issue and has trained this week.

Gary Hooper is out until the new year after groin surgery while Kieran Lee (knee) is also unlikely to return before 2019.