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Sheffield Wednesday's Tyler Onyango likely to miss entire season with injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 1:56 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Sheffield Wednesday's Tyler Onyango likely to miss entire season with injury

Summary

Sheffield Wednesday's Tyler Onyango sustained an ACL injury during his debut on Saturday, likely sidelining him for the remainder of the season. The 23-year-old midfielder joined the Owls from Everton this summer and had only played 14 minutes against Orient. Manager Henrik Pedersen expressed concern for Onyango, highlighting his unfortunate history with injuries, which previously included significant time missed due to hamstring issues while on loan at Stockport County. The club now faces the challenge of filling the gap left by the new signing.

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Status Watch

•Onyango suffered an ACL injury on his debut against Orient.
•He joined Sheffield Wednesday on a free transfer this summer.
•The midfielder played just 14 minutes before being injured.
•Manager Henrik Pedersen confirmed the likely season-ending injury.
•Onyango previously missed significant time on loan due to injuries.

Latest Updates

4:50 PMYahoo Sports — Sheffield Wednesday boss confirms major injury blow – but trio nearing returns
1:56 PMYahoo Sports — Wednesday's Onyango to miss rest of season with injury

What they're saying

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Sheffield Wednesday boss Henrik Pedersen says Tyler Onyango will be sidelined for almost the entirety of the season.The 23-year-old only joined the Owls earlier this month as a free agent, signing a t...
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