This season, experienced trio Michael Ihiekwe, Reece James, and Will Vaulks have had difficulty breaking into Xisco Munoz’s plans for Sheffield Wednesday.
Reece James, Will Vaulks, and Michael Ihiekwe were not included on the matchday roster for Sheffield Wednesday’s Championship match against Middlesbrough last night. Following the 1-1 tie at Hillsborough, Xisco Munoz, the team’s under-pressure manager, revealed that none of the three are hurt.
Since Munoz’s arrival, Ihiekwe, James, and Vaulks have had difficulty getting into games. Ihiekwe, a defender, has only started two league games, James has only come off the bench twice, and Vaulks has played three times, but two of those were as a substitute.
Although Ihiekwe, James, and Vaulks were passed over for selection in midweek, they might play a role in the upcoming weeks. “I have a bigger squad now, but you need everyone in the Championship,” said Munoz.
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The Spanishman appreciated Anthony Musaba’s input very much. After forming a strong connection with Di’Shon Bernard, the Dutchman, who filled in for the injured Josh Windass in the first half, gave the Owls the lead.
Lyle Taylor, a trialist, is being monitored by Munoz, who noted: “I saw some positive signals in the first half. We demonstrated our levels. I was upset by Middlesbrough’s second-half comeback because, in football, you have to finish off teams when you have the upper hand.
“We need to strike a better balance because it’s very challenging to analyze the game when the two halves are so far apart. Both the first and second halves were in black and white.
“We need to approach it from a mental, personality, tactical, and physical fitness standpoint. These aspects need to be enhanced.
“I understand how I can help this squad and, most importantly, I believe
