Djeidi Gassama of Sheffield Wednesday is in disbelief that he hasn't scored during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United at Hillsborough in Sheffield, England, on March 8, 2024. (Photo by MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl believes Akin Famewo will be available for selection after the international break.
Sheffield Wednesday won’t be giving up their slim hopes of a play-off finish yet. SWFC still have a chance of breaking into the top six, although they have diminished somewhat.
Defeat to Steel City rivals Sheffield United in the last game before the break leaves the Owls 12th in the Championship table, six points off the play-offs with eight games to spare.
It’s a big ask, but Wednesday look as though they’ll be given a welcome boost on the injury front for their return to action against Cardiff City at the end of this month.
Speaking to The Star, Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl shared he is hopeful that long-term absentee Akin Famewo will be available for selection after the break. The centre-back has been out since October through a serious muscle injury.
After building up his SWFC return with some U21s outings and more work planned over the coming week, it is hoped Famewo will be in contention for the trip to South Wales.
“I think Akin could be back after the international break now, he’s played 45 and 60 minutes,” the Sheffield Wednesday boss said.
“He’s been building up something, we’ll build him up in the week again. We’ll use the international break and then I think he will be available for the team.
