Sheffield Wednesday star sustains injury as international withdrawal is confirmed
Sheffield Wednesday have a new injury concern after defender, Di’Shon Bernard, was forced to withdraw from the Jamaica squad this month.
Bernard has been a hugely important player for the Owls this season, putting in a number of impressive showings in Wednesday colours, but there are now questions marks as to whether or not he will be available when Championship football restarts in a couple of weeks’ time.
The 23-year-old is a regular in Danny Röhl’s setup at Hillsborough at would be a huge loss when Burnley come to visit on October 19th, with the club explaining that he has sustained a ‘minor muscle injury’ that has rendered him unable to play in the Reggae Boyz CONCACAF Nations League fixtures.
“Di’Shon Bernard has withdrawn from the Jamaica squad for their two upcoming international fixtures,” they said. “The Owls central defender has a minor muscle injury and will sit out the Reggae Boyz’ Nations League games against Nicaragua and Honduras on Friday and Tuesday respectively. Bernard will be assessed at Middlewood Road ahead of the resumption of the Championship.”
Wednesday do still have three other players out on international duty as things stand, with James Beadle away with England’s U21s and both Shea and Pierce Charles currently with the Northern Ireland setup as they all prepare for their respective fixtures this week.
Röhl will be hoping that Bernard’s injury is not a serious one given his importance, however more detail on that will only be given when league football returns.