Chris Powell has ruled centre-back Joel Lynch out of Huddersfield Town’s home double-header against Cardiff City and Reading.
But the boss suggested 11-goal top scorer Nahki Wells is in line for a recall against the South Wales side on Saturday (the Royals visit next Tuesday).
Lynch has missed the last three Championship games after picking up a groin injury during the 2-1 home derby defeat by Leeds United.
Striker Wells was sent off during the 3-1 win at Millwall, suspended for the 4-1 home defeat by Wolves and an unused substitute for the 1-1 draw at Bournemouth.
“It’s been a strange spell for Nahki,” said Powell, who also has powerful frontman Ishmael Miller to call upon.
“He picked up an injury early on against Leeds in the game before his red card, so it’s been frustrating for him of late.
“He’s trained really well this week, and he’s champing at the bit to get involved again.
“Nahki’s my top scorer, and it’s fair to say he’ll be on the pitch more often than not.”
Powell said of Cardiff: “They are a good club and have good players, many of whom have been in the Premier League.
“(Manager) Russell Slade, a man I know well from when I was at Charlton and he was at Orient, is still making changes and finding his optimum group of players.”
Town’s Under 21 game against Coventry City at the Ricoh Arena yesterday was postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.
