Oakwell, Barnsley, Britain - March 20, 2021. Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore.
Sheffield Wednesday duo George Byers and Mark McGuinness may return from injury against Cheltenham on Saturday.
The Lowdown: Injury absence
Central midfielder Byers was starting to establish himself in Darren Moore’s side, scoring three goals in five League One starts. However, the 26-year-old has been missing for the last three league fixtures with a foot problem.
Meanwhile, defender McGuinness, who arrived on loan in the summer, has been absent in the previous four third-tier fixtures with a muscle strain.
The Latest: Back vs Cheltenham?
Yorkshire Live reporter Oliver Jones relayed an injury update from Moore ahead of Saturday’s meeting with Cheltenham.
He said that Byers and McGuinness ‘both might return against the Robins’, in what would be a timely boost following the midweek defeat to Plymouth.
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The Verdict: Fingers crossed
Both Byers and McGuinness were starting to consolidate their place in Moore’s first-choice XI prior to their respective injuries and are rated in Wednesday’s top four 2022/23 performers, as per SofaScore.
Therefore, it would be welcome news if they were to return at Hillsborough tomorrow. McGuinness’ return could be especially timely with concern to defender Reece James in the week, while forward Mallik Wilks also missed the defeat to Plymouth Argyle with a hamstring problem.
Should James miss out, then McGuinness may slot straight back into the side, meaning Moore could have some late calls to make.
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