Sheffield Wednesday Dealt Fresh Injury Blow

Concerns have arisen over the potential extended absence of Sheffield Wednesday midfielder John Buckley, who had to leave the field due to injury in their Championship clash with Queens Park Rangers. Despite Wednesday securing a significant last-minute victory, the focus shifted to injuries sustained by Buckley, Bambo Diaby, and Callum Patterson. While the full extent of their injuries remains uncertain, Buckley appears to be the most severely affected.

Buckley, who entered the game only 15 minutes before his injury, poses a significant worry for manager Danny Röhl, as his absence could be prolonged. Although the 24-year-old has had limited playing time this season, starting just five games, he has served as crucial backup on several occasions.

The timing of Buckley’s injury is particularly critical for Sheffield Wednesday, coinciding with a crucial phase of the season and a demanding Christmas fixture schedule. The midfielder likely would have played more minutes due to squad rotation during this period.

Röhl now faces a challenge with diminishing squad numbers, but despite this setback, Wednesday has enjoyed a positive run of form recently. Despite being in 23rd place and six points from safety, they have won three of their last four matches, including the recent victory against QPR, who are just four points ahead of them in the relegation battle.

However, the upcoming schedule, with three games in seven days between December 23rd and 29th, may test Wednesday’s form amid their injury concerns.

Röhl, addressing the injuries after the QPR match, provided a brief statement, indicating that he currently has no updates but encourages inquiries in the following week. He expressed hope that the injuries are not severe, emphasizing the team’s need for every player. Despite the challenges, Röhl remains optimistic, focusing on enjoying the recent win and keeping his fingers crossed for the injured players.

While Röhl did not specify the nature of Buckley’s injury, reports from the Lancashire Telegraph suggest that the Blackburn loanee is likely to face an extended period on the sidelines. Further updates from the manager are anticipated later in the week, but early indications do not bode well for the 24-year-old midfielder.