Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen says the club will take the EFL Trophy seriously, while Di’Shon Bernard could return against Salford City. The match may also provide an opportunity for a competitive debut for another player, as Wednesday balance progress in the competition with squad management.

Bernard has been sidelined since suffering a serious knee injury in February 2025 and is being eased back carefully. Pedersen is hopeful the defender can continue his comeback in Tuesday’s fixture, although the club does not want to rush him; Wednesday also face a three-week gap between league matches because of international call-ups.