Exclusive:Sheffield Wednesday star Pierce Charles tipped for return – loan spell could soon end
Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper, Pierce Charles, could make his Owls comeback this weekend away at Derby County.
Wednesday manager, Henrik Pedersen, has spoken positively about the 20-year-old shot-stopper over the last couple of weeks, with Charles stepping up his recovery without suffering from any form of setback.
Now, as Pedersen and his side head into the final 11 games of their 2025/26 campaign, The Star understands that the talented ‘keeper is being considered for a return to the starting XI at Pride Park.
Pierce Charles is close to a return
If Charles is deemed fit enough, then the emergency loan of Seny Dieng will not be extended for a third week, with the former Manchester City youngster and Logan Stretch being the ones named in the matchday squad in Derbyshire.
“Very positive,” was Pedersen’s response when asked if Charles had shown a positive response following his return to training. “Yes, very positive so that was nice… There was no reaction in the shoulder after his training yesterday so it was good.
“I think one of the next two games (he could be back). I hope, but let's see.”
Dieng joined the Owls on February 20th on a seven-day emergency loan following Murphy Cooper’s injury, and saw that extended for a further week so that he could play against Southampton following solid performances at Sheffield United and Norwich City.
Now, though, it’s been suggested that Wednesday may have no need to add another week to his spell, with hopes of the Owls’ number one reassuming his place between the sticks against the Rams on Saturday afternoon.