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Don Goodman believes that Henrik Pedersen may be Sheffield Wednesday's best bet to replace Danny Rohl

Sheffield Wednesday are in a precarious situation as the new season looms.

The Owls have suffered a nightmare summer that has seen owner Dejphon Chansiri fail to pay playing staff on time twice, with players such as Josh Windass now set to exit the club for free.

Danny Rohl has made his intention to leave Hillsborough clear since April, after growing tired of Chansiri’s antics.

With the prospect of managing the Owls becoming increasingly unattractive, it has opened the door for the German’s assistant, Henrik Pedersen, to take over.

According to the Star, the 47-year-old is being seriously considered by Wednesday for their soon-to-be vacant managerial position.

Speaking exclusively to Football League World, Sky Sports pundit and former EFL striker, Don Goodman, believes that appointing Pedersen might be the Owls’ best bet.

Don Goodman backs Henrik Pedersen to take over from Danny Rohl

“There's definitely two ways of looking at Henrik Pedersen,” Goodman began. “Should he become the new Sheffield Wednesday boss.

“Number one, hardly anybody in their right mind is going to find that job attractive realistically, when you look at the transfer embargo for three windows, the loss of key players through non-payment of wages, et cetera.

“I don't think there'd be many people expecting Sheffield Wednesday to be doing anything other than struggling next season under those conditions.

“The flip side of that is from Henrik Pedersen's point of view, it could be a first opportunity to be the number one and also it would be deemed as a free hit if it goes wrong under such challenging circumstances. So those are the two sides of the argument.”

Henrik Pedersen might have an impossible task next season

Taking your first managerial role in English football can be like no other, with the challenges it brings unique when compared to the rest of the world.

This is the case when you can enjoy a summer of preparation and have a calm mood surrounding the club, never mind when being thrust into the situation Wednesday are currently in.

Pedersen will have to battle to convince whatever players he can to opt against signing for another club before Chansiri’s situation is resolved.

That may prove to be wishful thinking, with six of the current Owls crop reportedly having already handed in their notices.

Therefore, the 47-year-old would have to assemble a squad compiled mostly of academy products, inexperienced players looking to prove themselves.

That may create a resilient atmosphere at Hillsborough, with the Owls faithful keen to get behind the youngsters who are helping lead them forward during this tough period.

However, examples such as Derby in the past have shown that over the course of 46 games, relegation might be unavoidable for Wednesday in their current state.