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Sheffield Wednesday v Aston Villa preview: Ross McCormack set for debut

Image: Ross McCormack could make his debut for Aston Villa

Sheffield Wednesday are close to a clean bill of health for Sunday's Championship opener against Aston Villa, live on Sky Sports.

Sam Hutchinson (quad) is expected to be available after being forced off during the pre-season friendly with Nacional in Portugal.

Jack Hunt (hamstring) and Marco Matias are also ready to return after sitting out the final pre-season friendly.

Portugal international Lucas Joao is recovering from a back problem but could feature.

Ross McCormack could make his Aston Villa debut after signing in a £12million deal from Fulham.

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The striker penned a four-year deal at the club on Thursday and is likely to be joined by fellow new boys Tommy Elphick, Aaron Tshibola and Pierluigi Gollini.

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Watch Aston Villa's new man Ross McCormack belt in 21 goals for Fulham during the 2015/2016 season.

Gabby Agbonlahor is struggling after picking up a knock in the second half of pre-season training meaning he is unlikely to be ready having been suspended by the club last season for being unfit.

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Jordan Amavi may be included in the squad after the left back missed the majority of last season, as Villa were relegated from the Premier League, with a serious knee injury.

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