Derby forward Tom Lawrence could return this weekend to face Sheffield Wednesday after missing five matches with an ankle problem.

Mason Mount has missed eight games with a hamstring problem and although he is progressing, he is not likely to return until after the international break. Fellow midfielder Craig Bryson (foot) is also on schedule to return at the end of the month.

Recent signing Efe Ambrose needs to build up his fitness and he was named in the under-23s side against Liverpool on Friday instead of the first-team squad so will miss out, while Andy King, Marcus Olsson, Craig Forsyth and Curtis Davies are all still injured.

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Wednesday striker Fernando Forestieri is doubtful after being taken off at half-time of Monday's derby as a precaution with a minor hamstring problem as manager Steve Bruce's options up front diminish. As a result Sam Winnall could be called up to the squad but will have to wear a protective mask to play after breaking his nose in an under-23 game last week.

Striker Gary Hooper, who has not featured for over a year, has stepped up his comeback from a groin problem by joining the under-23s squad for their match on Friday but is not yet in contention for the first team. Achraf Lazaar, on loan from Newcastle, missed the derby against Sheffield United and has been ruled out for a number of weeks with a hamstring issue.

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Derby are unbeaten in 10 home matches against Sheffield Wednesday in all competitions (W7 D3 L0) since a 0-2 defeat in April 2006.

Sheffield Wednesday have won just four of their last 31 league matches against Derby (D10 L17).

Derby have lost just one of their last eight Championship home games (W4 D3), losing against Millwall in February.

Steve Bruce has won five of his seven away matches against Derby in all competitions (L2).

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Steve Bruce has picked up 13 points from seven Championship games as Sheffield Wednesday boss; as many as previous permanent manager Jos Luhukay recorded in his last 14 games.

Derby teenager Jayden Bogle has provided an assist for three of the Rams' last four goals in the Championship, including for Scott Malone's winner last time out against Wigan.

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