Danny Rohl has issued an injury update on Ian Poveda ahead of Sheffield Wednesday's trip to Sunderland.

Ian Poveda joined Sheffield Wednesday on loan from Leeds United in January and quickly became a fan favourite.

Despite failing to score, the Colombian has been highly affective in creating chances and acting as a real pain for opposition defenders.

Poveda's arrival at Hillsborough was followed by five wins in his first seven games, but he has since struggled with injuries.

The 'magic' winger missed out on the draw with Swansea City in March, before making a brief comeback on the bench at the start of April.

He then returned to the starting line-up in the 2-0 win over QPR, but was forced off after half an hour with an injury.

After the match, Danny Rohl said: "I expect that it's again a muscle injury.

"And when you look now we have just four weeks to go, so it could be not good for us."

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There had been suggestions that Poveda's time at Wednesday could have been brought to an end, however Rohl has now suggested that he could still feature in this weekend's visit to Wearside.

Ian Poveda 'looks better' ahead of Sunderland clash Speaking in today's pre-match press conference, the German said: ""Today he was also part of the training and some exercises. Let's have a look if it makes any sense. I spoke with hum during the week, to get a feeling. I think it's a final decision for everybody together. I think it's important.

"He looks better. It's good to see him back on the grass and this is what he is working for. But all in all, I will decide this tomorrow after the last training and then we will see."

The Colombian could be the difference off the bench It is highly unlikely that Ian Poveda will be part of the starting line-up at the Stadium of Light, but he would certainly give the team a big boost if he was named at the bench.

Sheffield Wednesday are going to have to put a lot of heart into the final day clash for the full 90 minutes, and they will be well aware that their position in the Championship won't be confirmed until the full-time whistle blows.

If the Owls still need a goal to confirm their status, then having Poveda on the bench to bring on would be hugely beneficial.