Sheffield Wednesday cautious on injuries ahead of Leyton Orient opener Henrik Pedersen will not take risks with injuries for Sheffield Wednesday’s League One opener at Leyton Orient. The Owls start their campaign at Brisbane Road on Saturday, with both sides fielding new-look squads.

What’s the latest on Sheffield Wednesday’s team news? Summer signing Ricardo Santos has yet to feature in pre-season, making his inclusion a potential risk. Liam Cooper, another experienced centre-back, has only managed 45 minutes and missed last week’s win over Bolton. Billy Mitchell and Louie Barry also face fitness questions after limited pre-season action.

Why is Pedersen taking a cautious approach? With 45 league games ahead, Pedersen is prioritizing long-term fitness. “We do it very consciously with advice from the doctor and physical coach,” he said. “Not everyone is training at full tilt.” Santos and Cooper are progressing but may not be match-ready.

What does this mean for Leyton Orient? Orient, who narrowly avoided relegation last season (20th in League One, 52 points, 14W-10D-22L, recent form DLLDL), face a Sheffield Wednesday side managing injuries. Pedersen’s cautious approach could give the hosts an early advantage in a tightly contested opener.