Sheffield Wednesday faced off against CD Leganes from La Liga at Hillsborough this past weekend, with several key players excluded from the squad. The game ended in a goalless draw, but there were positive moments to carry forward into their Championship opener against Plymouth Argyle on Sunday. Manager Röhl expressed optimism about the team’s performance, particularly praising long-serving player Liam Palmer, for whom the match acted as a testimonial.
Despite missing various players, including new signings, the team honored Palmer with a ‘guard of honor’ gesture on the field. Additionally, it was revealed that Wednesday had a secret match with Rotherham United before the Leganes game to give all players valuable minutes. Röhl emphasized the importance of everyone getting playing time.
Reflecting on the Leganes match, Röhl pointed out the dominance and strength of his team both defensively and offensively, creating numerous opportunities. While pleased with the pre-season progress, Röhl acknowledged the need to improve in scoring goals to win matches. Overall, he expressed satisfaction with the team’s readiness for the upcoming season.
