Shockwave for Charlton as Gallagher serves suspension

Posted Thursday, November 28, 2019 by PA

Injury-hit Charlton will be without Conor Gallagher through suspension for the Sky Bet Championship match against Sheffield Wednesday.

Midfielder Gallagher collected a fifth yellow card during the midweek 2-1 defeat at Luton, so must serve a one-match ban.

With a string of players undergoing treatment, 19-year-old midfielder Albie Morgan was drafted in for his first Championship start against the Hatters while teenager Alfie Doughty came on for the second half.

Josh Cullen, on loan from West Ham, is set for an extended spell out with an ankle problem sustained at Cardiff, while defender Adedeji Oshilaja continues to be monitored and forward Lyle Taylor (knee) is stepping up his recovery.

Sheffield Wednesday defender Liam Palmer remains unavailable through suspension for the trip to south London.

Full-back Palmer is serving out a two-match ban following his red card against West Brom, and missed the midweek draw against Birmingham.

Defender Julian Borner received a fifth caution during the first half so will be suspended, with captain Tom Lees, fit again from a hamstring issue, expected to take his place in the side.

Goalkeeper Keiren Westwood is carrying a shoulder problem which forced him to miss out on Wednesday night, so Cameron Dawson could deputise again.