Sheffield Wednesday won away in London without Yan Valery, whose absence was attributed to international duty with Tunisia rather than an injury or selection decision. The situation matters because the defender remains an important senior option for a side with limited depth, while renewed transfer speculation has raised questions over his longer-term future.

The Owls’ win provided a positive result despite the depleted squad, with Valery away at the Africa Cup of Nations. Reports linking him with a move have not amounted to a confirmed transfer, and his availability will depend on Tunisia’s progress in the tournament.