The Swansea City match is approaching, so the Sheffield Wednesday star gives a brief update on his injuries.
Following the loss to Ipswich Town, Sheffield Wednesday was dealt a double injury blow when it was revealed that Ian Poveda and Barry Bannan would both need time off the pitch.
The timing of the international break was perfect, though, as players in other countries took use of it to speed up their recuperation in the hopes of returning in the coming weeks.
Josh Windass and Callum Paterson, the latter of whom hasn’t played since the 2-0 loss to Coventry City on Boxing Day, appear to be very close to rejoining the senior squad.
Before the international break, Danny Rohl gave a good update on Paterson, saying he might be available around the end of March or the beginning of April, even though it was first anticipated he wouldn’t return for another month.
However, Windass’s news wasn’t nearly as good; the German coach acknowledged that he had experienced a setback and might not recover until the following week.
But after Paterson posted a picture of the two in training on Instagram yesterday, it appears that they are getting closer to playing as a first team.
“Nearly there!” was the caption that the 29-year-old added.
Paterson’s post does suggest he isn’t fully fit quite yet, which could mean he misses out on this weekend’s meeting with Swansea City. The utility player has been sidelined for three months now, so is likely to take a while to get up to speed – which may limit his impact in the final eight games.
Windass hasn’t been out for quite as long though and will be eager to be heavily included in the final stretch of the campaign.
The return of both players will be vital though, especially with Poveda and Bannan out.
It could also be Windass’ final chance to impress at Hillsborough over the next month or so, with many supporters now pushing for his exit this summer after his struggles with injuries all season.
The midfielder did pull off some playoff heroics this time last season, so perhaps fans will want him to stay if he can snatch the goal that keeps the Owls in the Championship this time round.
