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Jordi Liongola injury update as Sheffield Wednesday summer signing closes in on return

Sheffield Wednesday are hopeful their injury situation will continue to improve in the coming weeks.

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 6:00 AM
Jordi Liongola injury update as Sheffield Wednesday summer signing closes in on return
Key Things to Know
  • Interim manager Matt Hamshaw has not ruled out Jordi Liongola returning for Sunday's clash against Blackpool.
  • Liongola has been sidelined for over two months after sustaining a hamstring injury in August training.
  • Hamshaw confirmed Liongola and fellow injured summer signing Louie Barry are currently seeing limited training minutes.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sheffield Wednesday interim manager Matt Hamshaw has revealed that summer signing Jordi Liongola is nearing a return to action. Hamshaw has not ruled out the 26-year-old being available for Sunday's League One clash against Blackpool at Hillsborough. Liongola has been sidelined for just over two months after suffering a hamstring injury during training in August.

The Burundi international has only featured once in League One this season, appearing in Wednesday's opening day win over Leyton Orient. Hamshaw confirmed Liongola and fellow injured attacker Louie Barry are receiving limited minutes in training as their recoveries progress.

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