Sheffield Wednesday squad revealed for Doncaster Rovers amid injury crisis

Darren Moore is refusing to underestimate the threat Doncaster Rovers will pose to his Sheffield Wednesday side this afternoon, despite the League One strugglers miserable home run.

Second-from-bottom Rovers are six points adrift of safety and have lost six successive matches at the Eco-Power Stadium.

It has been a sharp decline for the South Yorkshire club, who were challenging at the top end of the division under Moore a year ago.

Owls boss Moore told Yorkshire Live: "It is sad to see what has gone on because of all the hard work that has been put in there.

"There is still a lot of football for them to play this season. I think Gary McSheffrey is a good appointment. I know Gaz and his assistant Frank [Sinclair] really well. They are two solid men that know the game and will bring stability to the football club.

"Both of them know the club inside out. They have come up through the youth ranks. They know what is required at the football club.

"I would imagine there has been a lot that has been learned this season at the football club and they will want to finish the back end of the season strong, be sustainable in League One and build it from there.

"Make no mistake, we are playing a local derby and we take nothing for granted. We know it will be a tough game. My focus is on our preparation and making sure we continue to keep getting better with our performances. That is the main thing for me at the moment."

Moore's depleted Owls team face their local rivals looking to strengthen their play-off push.

With a number of senior players, including Lee Gregory, Josh Windass and Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, unavailable for selection due to injury, a handful of youngsters are expected to be included in Wednesday's matchday squad.

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