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title: "Sheffield Wednesday: Callum Paterson could miss Portsmouth clash"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-07-30T09:17:18Z"
modified: "2022-07-30T09:17:18Z"
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# Sheffield Wednesday: Callum Paterson could miss Portsmouth clash

**[Sheffield Wednesday](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sheffield-wednesday-news/) utility man Callum Paterson is an injury doubt for the Owls’ [League One](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/league-one-news/) opener against Portsmouth, as journalist Dom Howson provides the latest team news on Saturday morning.**

### The Lowdown: Owls begin new season

Darren Moore’s side host Pompey on Saturday afternoon as they look to secure promotion back to the Championship in 2022/23 after last season’s heartbreak.

Wednesday are undoubtedly one of the favourites to finish top of the table, with a productive summer transfer window only making their squad look more full of depth and quality.

Ahead of the Pompey game however, one player could miss out through injury.

### The Latest: Paterson an injury doubt

Taking to [Twitter early on Saturday](https://twitter.com/domhowson/status/1553285240550035456?s=20&t=Hd-J6a24Rp7RXy48-lRuWQ), Howson confirmed that the 27-year-old Paterson is the only individual who is a fitness doubt after Moore [hinted](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/news/darren-moore-paterson-transfers-portsmouth-24621029) as much in his pre-match press conference:

> “Expecting there to be a crowd of around 26,000 at Hillsborough today. Callum Paterson is Wednesday’s only injury concern. Darren Moore has got a strong-looking squad to select from v Portsmouth.”

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### The Verdict: No massive blow

Paterson has been a stalwart for Wednesday, showcasing his versatility by shining in defence, as a wing-back and in attack, but he should no longer be considered a key starter.

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That’s not to say that the Scot doesn’t still have a key role to play in 2022/23 but there are simply better options now, especially following the [arrivals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sheffield-wednesday/transfers/verein/1035) of the likes of Ben Heneghen and Michael Smith.

The hope is that Paterson still passes a late fitness test, however, potentially coming on as an impact substitute and making his mark in front of a packed Hillsborough.