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Under the new rules brought in this season, Dichio automatically misses tonight's game for picking up two yellow cards against Watford and a one mtach suspension for his troubles.
As a result, Neil Harris could return to The Lions' starting line-up alongside either Paul Ifill or Stefan Moore with Mark McCammon and teenager Joe Healy also in contention for a place on the bench.
Wise may also be forced to play himself in midfield with both Adrian Serioux and Jody Morris carrying injuries, although Morris faces a late fitness test before the manager makes his mind up.
The defence should line-up as they did on Sunday but both Barry Cogan and Peter Sweeney's places are under threat following a below par performance against The Hornets.
However, Derby County manager George Burley has had a few selection headaches of his own this week with striker Marcus Tudgay out for six weeks with a torn shoulder muscle.
Winger Marco Reich (hamstring) and midfielder Inigo Idiakez (ankle) are also likely to be missing, whilst experienced defender Mo Konjic has a back problem.
Both teams will wear black armbands this evening in honour of former Rams manager Brian Clough, who died on Monday.