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Liam Cooper absence explained with Sheffield Wednesday fitness need outlined

Sheffield Wednesday drew 1-1 with Cambridge United.

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Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 10:32 PM

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Matt Hamshaw confirmed Liam Cooper missed the Cambridge United match to manage his workload and avoid injury.
Sheffield Wednesday drew 1-1 with Cambridge United following goals from Mason Burstow and Sullay Kaikai.
Hamshaw indicated that discomfort experienced by Yan Valery and Ernie Weaver was not thought to be serious.

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Sheffield Wednesday caretaker manager Matt Hamshaw confirmed that defender Liam Cooper was left out of Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Cambridge United purely to avoid injury risks. Cooper had played numerous matches in a condensed timeframe, prompting the coaching staff to manage his workload rather than risk a significant physical setback during a demanding period of the season.

The Owls led through Mason Burstow before Sullay Kaikai equalized for Cambridge United at Hillsborough. Hamshaw also noted that second-half substitutions for Yan Valery and Ernie Weaver were due to the general physical toll of League One rather than serious injuries.

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