Wayne Rooney will be hoping for good news on the injury front in the coming days as he seeks his first win as Birmingham City manager against Sheffield Wednesday next weekend.
Since taking over for John Eustace just over a month ago, the Manchester United and England legend has taken just one point from his first five games in charge. That point came after an encouraging 2-2 home draw with promotion contenders Ipswich Town earlier this month, but the Blues lost 3-1 at Sunderland prior to the international break.
The game against Wednesday, on the other hand, will be viewed as a perfect opportunity to earn a first maximum under Rooney, as the Owls currently sit bottom of the Championship table with just one win in their first 16 games since returning to the second tier last season. BirminghamWorld examines Rooney’s and Wednesday’s Danny Rohl’s injury concerns ahead of the match next weekend.
The latest team news ahead of Birmingham City’s Championship clash with Sheffield Wednesday next weekend.
Callum Paterson (suspended) is OUT.
The Sheffield Wednesday midfielder will miss out due to a suspension for receiving his fifth yellow card of the season in his team’s 4-0 home loss to Millwall.
Juan Delgado (hip) is OUT.
The Chile international will miss the tournament yet again after undergoing hip surgery.
Keshi Anderson (hamstring) is out.
“I’m hoping Lee will be available for Sheffield Wednesday,” Wayne Rooney said. Keshi (Anderson) and Tyler Roberts may take a little longer, but we are gradually getting players back. Howard, Cameron
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