Sheffield Wednesday will be looking to continue their rich vein of form under Garry Monk this weekend as they face a trip across the Lancashire border to face Blackburn Rovers.
The Owls have only lost the one match under the 40-year-old since he was appointed at the start of September.
This year’s Championship remains super competitive as just four points separate second-placed Preston North End with Brentford in 12th.
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Rovers are still some nine points off Wednesday in 17th, so they’ll be looking for a change in fortunes sometime soon.
Monk was without Julian Borner for their 0-0 stalemate with Leeds United, so will he be forced into any changes this time around?
It remains to be seen whether the impressive German centre-back will be fit enough to play, but given the management staff have taken their time over players with injuries, it would seem plausible that he will have to sit this one out.
Sam Hutchinson deputised so brilliantly last time out so expect him to keep his place alongside Dominic Iorfa as the entire back four plus the goalkeeper should remain exactly the same.
Defensive midfielder Joey Pelupessy was drafted in late for the Leeds draw, but his performance left plenty to be desired. Therefore, the 40-year-old may opt for the experience of Kieran Lee instead as he partners Barry Bannan in the Owls’ engine room.
Massimo Luongo should return from injury which will be a huge boost as he’s bagged two winning goals in their last four matches, he may take up a position as the team’s number ten.
Monk’s usual choices out wide, Adam Reach and Kadeem Harris are likely to continue their run of starts with top goalscorer Steven Fletcher also in attack as a sole striker.
