Iain Dowie faces more injury headaches ahead of the the Owls' visit to Selhurst Park tonight.
Midfielder Aki Riihilahti – already injured once this season – picked up a back strain during the eventful 1-1 home draw with Preston on Saturday.
The Finn is likely to be missing from a line-up already deprived of the services of top scorer Andrew Johnson and midfielder Mikele Leigertwood.
German winger Marco Reich is certain to start after impressing since joining the club on a short-term contract, while Fitz Hall will return from suspension.
Wednesday are likely to be missing midfielder Jon-Paul McGovern and defender Graham Coughlan.