Tottenham loanee not in the best of form admits manager

There were high hopes at Tottenham Hotspur for Josh Onomah, but it is fair to say that his progression has taken a backward step.

The midfielder spent last season on loan at Aston Villa and went on to make 31 appearances for the club before their hopes of a return to the Premier League were scuppered by 10-man Fulham in the play-off final.

Mauricio Pochettino said during the summer that the 21-year-old was part of his plans (Daily Mail) prior to him joining Sheffield Wednesday on a season-long loan deal.

Onomah has only made eight appearances for the Owls since making the switch and has not started a match for six weeks.

Sheffield United manager Jos Luhukay has explained the reason for the England Under-21 international’s absence by claiming that his form has not been up to standard.

Onomah’s time away from Tottenham has seen the likes of Harry Winks establish himself as a first-team regular, while 18-year-old Oliver Skipp was handed his first start in the Premier League at the weekend.

Luhukay explained via the official Sheffield Wednesday Facebook page: “He was not in his best form in the period that be played.

“His last game was Norwich (a 4-0 home defeat), it was not a happy game for the whole team, but also not for Josh.

“But he’s a young player, he is 21 years, and we hope that he can bring positive performances for Sheffield Wednesday in the next weeks and months.”