Why Sheffield Wednesday man was missing in Germany…

Only two players on Sheffield Wednesday’s books are currently vying for first team football as the game remains at a standstill, but why was one of them missing in action last night?

By Joe Crann

Published 27th May 2020, 12:00 BST

Updated 27th May 2020, 21:02 BST

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Joost van Aken, at VfL Osnabrück, and St. Pauli’s Matt Penney got back underway this month as teams in both the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga started up again behind closed doors, but it’s been a hot and cold start for the Wednesday loanees.

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Van Aken, 26, started both games as Osnabrück drew 1-1 with league leaders, Arminia Bielefeld, before a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Hannover 96, but was then left out of the squad completely on Tuesday night as they managed to pick up a 2-0 win away at Greuther Fürth.

According to German website, Kicker, the Owls defender was left out by head coach, Daniel Thioune, due to a concussion, and it remains to be seen whether he will be available for selection again when they face Jahn Regensburg this weekend.

Meanwhile, Penney (22) played his 13th game of the season as he started in the 1-0 win v Nürnberg but was an unused substitute at Darmstadt 98 and will be hoping to get another runout for Jos Luhukay’s side this evening against Heidenheim.

While as things stand, Van Aken is set to return to Hillsborough when his loan expires to see out the one year left on his SWFC deal, Penney could be set for a move away if a new contract isn’t agreed before the end of June.

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Joost van Aken didn't play for Osnabruck last night. (Photo by Guido Kirchner/Pool via Getty Images)

Joost van Aken didn't play for Osnabruck last night. (Photo by Guido Kirchner/Pool via Getty Images)

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