Sheffield Wednesday won’t have to wait long for their chance to bounce back from last weekend’s late defeat to Hull City, with Tuesday’s trip to Blackburn Rovers coming around quickly. Danny Röhl admitted after Saturday’s defeat that any faint hope of a late play-off push was over but there is still plenty to play for, including a top-10 finish.
Wednesday’s players were paid the wages owed to them from last month on Monday morning and head across the Pennines looking to put a dismal week behind them, with six games left to ensure a season of significant improvement ends on a positive note. Röhl will also be happy to have a squad coming close to full strength - albeit there are a couple of long-term absentees still out.
Hosts Blackburn have several fitness issues to contend with going into Tuesday and head coach Valerien Ismael provided a comprehensive update regarding his squad on Monday. And with all that in mind, The Star has rounded up the latest injury news from both sides.
9. Max Lowe - out
Suffered a calf injury against former club Sheffield United last month. Has subsequently been ruled out for the season. Photo: Cody Froggatt
10. Max Lowe - out (continued)
Röhl said of Lowe earlier this month: “I think the season is over for Max, which is hard. He has fully deserved the credit this season. When he arrived, the only question mark was can he play consistently a lot of games and he has answered that question. Max has been a big positive…he started at full-back and then centre-back in a three and in a four and he has played the minutes and improved a lot. It’s a big shame, he has been a really good signing for us.” | Getty Images
11. Di’Shon Bernard - out
A knee injury suffered in February ended the defender's season early. Photo: Jess Hornby
12. Di'Shon Bernard - out (continued)
Röhl said of Bernard in the aftermath of that injury: “It’s a hard one, Dish is out of the season now, a big injury, it looks like six months so a big one. Tomorrow he will have a surgery. It’s very hard and also very sad but I think I said this straight after the game, I did not have a good feeling. I cross my fingers for a good surgery tomorrow and then a good recovery. It’s not easy to take but we will help him come back stronger.” Photo: Danny Lawson