Sheffield Wednesday manager accepts Jeff Hendrick is in 'difficult situation' at the club

"I have had good conversations with them and if they maybe need time off with their family to maybe lift them up they can always come to me."

IN THE COOLER: Jeff Hendrick is not currently part of Sheffield Wednesday's 25-man EFL registered squad. Picture: Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images

Jeff Henrick hasn't quite been frozen out at Sheffield Wednesday, though the Ireland international is certainly in the cooler box at Hillsborough.

The 32-year-old, on loan at the Championship club from Newcastle since September, was omitted from the Owls' registered 25-man squad following the closure of the transfer window. Manager Danny Röhl wanted to leave space for returning injured players and possible free agent signings.