Liam Cooper to be assessed as Sheffield Wednesday battle swollen absentee list

Sheffield Wednesday defender Liam Cooper will be assessed ahead of the upcoming match against Doncaster Rovers as manager Pedersen manages player workloads across a congested schedule. The evaluation follows a 2-0 defeat to Notts County, where Cooper played the full 90 minutes despite showing signs of fatigue amidst a demanding stretch of five games in 15 days.

Wednesday faces a mounting absentee list heading into the South Yorkshire derby. Jamal Lowe faces suspension after receiving a red card against Notts County, while Callum Slattery will miss out following his fifth caution of the season. Additionally, defender Di'Shon Bernard sustained a fresh knock and goalkeeper Joe Lumley remains sidelined with a rib injury.