Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl has revealed why captain Barry Bannan was substituted in the 1-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle.
When the important midfielder did not appear for the second half, the game remained tied at 0-0. Momo Diaby replaced him on the team.
Rohl stated after the game, “Before halftime, there was a little bit [of a] knock on the head.” Then he stated he was fine at halftime, and then he felt ‘Oh, it starts a little bit, the ache’.
“Then I protected him by saying, ‘Okay, Barry, you stay in’. I bring a fresh one in, and that’s all. Hopefully he’ll be available on Friday [against Leeds United]. It would be beneficial and advantageous for us.”
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND — MARCH 5: Barry Bannan of Sheffield Wednesday passes the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Plymouth Argyle at Hillsborough Stadium on March 5, 2024, in Sheffield, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images.)
When asked if Bannan’s ailment was thought to be concussion-related, Rohl replied, “No, I think it will be fine. Of course, we’ll verify everything, but I have a feeling everything will be fine.
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Dominic Iorfa was reinstated to the starting lineup for the first time since his comeback from injury, while Akin Famewo was given a rest. Rohl has highlighted the significance of game management as the Owls deal with a demanding schedule.
Wednesday will return to play on Friday (March 8) with a Yorkshire derby against high-flying Leeds.
He said, “Now we need everyone. I believe that having a large number of gamers available right now is also critical.
“You can see a little bit of the game time that I have to control. Dom’s first start following a lengthy injury. I believe you sense his power, but he is currently unable to perform for 90 minutes. Akin rested today; he will help us on Friday, of course. I believe this is a bit of the chop shifting we need right now, especially with midweek games.”
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