Lees to miss out again for Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday captain Tom Lees is likely to be absent once again as the Owls welcome Fulham to Hillsborough.

Lees has been sidelined for Wednesday’s last two Sky Bet Championship fixtures because of a hamstring injury and boss Garry Monk does not want to rush the centre-back into action before he is ready.

The Yorkshire club have no new injury concerns ahead of Monk’s first home match in charge.

His tenure started with a 2-0 win at Huddersfield last week, when Sam Winnall came off the bench to score and push his case for a starting role on Saturday afternoon.

On-loan Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter is available again for Fulham after serving a suspension.

The Republic of Ireland international missed last weekend’s 1-1 draw after being sent off for receiving two bookings against former club Cardiff.

Arter could therefore be restored to the starting line-up as the Cottagers go in search of their first win in four league fixtures.

Bobby Reid could drop down to the bench while fellow midfielder Stefan Johansen is pushing for a starting berth.