Wednesday Man Is No Nearer A Return – Luhukay Admits Second Opinion Is Needed
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I’m not sure anyone expected Sheffield Wednesday striker Gary Hooper to feature in any capacity in tonight’s hosting of Leeds United at Hillsborough.
Gary Hooper will go for a second opinion on his injury.
JL: “He has not trained with the team this week. He must go for a second opinion with the doctor. He is still having pain. It maybe takes time to come back to the team training.” #SWFC
— Dom Howson (@domhowson) September 27, 2018
Having returned to training previously and begun building up his fitness, including a run out at Under 23 level, Luhukay had previously confirmed that there was another niggle for the 30-year-old to contend with and that we were again being cautious with him, but speaking in advance of the Championship game this evening he explained that Hooper was now set for a second opinion and that has obviously given rise to connotations within the fanbase.
Admitting that he hadn’t trained this week owing to the pain he was suffering, fans have obviously worried about it being the worst news but hopefully, that won’t prove to be the case.
@HOOP588 Not looking good with all is injurys,Gutted as we need him But maybe its time to move him on,Big wages and not playing is not good,Hope he gets it sorted,swfc
— Mark,Pitsmoor Owl (@Markmoorhouse2) September 27, 2018
We carry on regardless. UTO.
— David Harpham (@deharpham) September 27, 2018
???????????? stopped getting excited about him coming back now. Finished.
— Nathan Sensicall (@Jasper_s91) September 27, 2018
How odd we have players being suggested to retire – would love to work for Carlos
— mark hollins (@Markhollins) September 27, 2018
Top player but Robbin us blind time to move him on I’m afraid ???? cut the wages n bring young hungry replacement in WAWAW ????????????
— Swoid (@swiddoy76) September 27, 2018
I think its time for hoops to hang up the boots as to get to the pacey fw we all know and love ul be looking at next year for that
— Andy Pugsley (@Andypeep) September 27, 2018
Gutted, he’s one hell of a player for us. I just hope he can get back to full fitness soon. #swfc
— BartyOwl (@TheBartman277) September 27, 2018
It does give rise to the question will we ever see him fit again given the length of time he’s been out as given the wage he’s on, even if he gets semi-fit for January there would be a strong line of thinking that we should look to save money and loan him out so he can get fully fit elsewhere and that’s certainly not unheard of in the game.