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Sheffield Wednesday summer recruit to be sidelined for another two to three weeks, says Henrik Pedersen

Sheffield Wednesday signed the player over the summer but he hasn't been able to play too much for them due to injury.

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 8:00 AM
Sheffield Wednesday summer recruit to be sidelined for another two to three weeks, says Henrik Pedersen
Key Things to Know
  • Jordi Liongola is sidelined for another two to three weeks before returning to training, manager Henrik Pedersen confirmed.
  • Liongola has missed Sheffield Wednesday's last nine matches across all competitions due to injury.
  • The 26-year-old versatile defender joined the club in late June on a three-year contract expiring in 2029.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen has confirmed that summer signing Jordi Liongola remains two to three weeks away from returning to training. The 26-year-old defender has missed the club's last nine matches across all competitions after sustaining an injury following their opening-day league victory against Leyton Orient.

Liongola joined the Owls in late June on a three-year contract running through 2029 after leaving Belgian side RAAL La Louvière. The Burundi international has made only two competitive appearances for the League One club, which is preparing for an away fixture against rivals Huddersfield Town.

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