The Jamaica international was sent off for a second yellow card late in the first half of Sheffield Wednesday’s impressive 2-0 victory over Stoke City last weekend. This marked the second time this season he has been dismissed, following a more debatable incident against Luton Town earlier in the campaign. As a result, he will miss Wednesday’s upcoming matches against Middlesbrough on Boxing Day and Preston North End on December 29.
Owls manager Danny Röhl had no objections to the referee’s decision, which received little protest from the players. Speaking after the match, Röhl acknowledged Bernard’s two-match suspension and emphasized the need for the defender to improve his discipline. Despite this, he praised Bernard’s potential, suggesting he has the attributes to eventually play in the Premier League.
Interestingly, going down to 10 men seemed to galvanize Sheffield Wednesday, as they adapted their approach and capitalized on their opportunities to secure the three points. Röhl expressed confidence in Bernard’s ability to learn from the experience, noting it as a critical step in his development.
