New Charles injury fear for Owls

Goalkeeper Pierce Charles could be facing another injury lay-off after damaging a shoulder in Sheffield Wednesday's FA Cup third round defeat by Brentford.

The Northern Ireland international has been in fine form for the Owls since returning in December from a shoulder problem which required surgery and kept him out for three months.

Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen revealed that the 20-year-old hurt the other shoulder after defying the Premier League opposition with a series of saves, forcing him to be replaced by debutant Logan Stretch.

Pedersen told BBC Radio Sheffield: "It's the opposite shoulder and right now we don't know but he has a lot of pain, so maybe a scan tomorrow and maybe we'll know more.

"It's awful for him. He is such an important part of our way of playing, defensively and offensively, and how he has played since he came back is fantastic.

"It's so sad if it's another injury to keep him out for weeks or longer. I really hope the best for him, he deserves it."