Sheffield Wednesday striker Ali Al-Hamadi has withdrawn from international duty through injury.

The 24-year-old had been due to play for Iraq against Oman (home), Kuwait and Saudi Arabia (away) in the group stages of the Gulf Cup.

Coach Graham Arnold has already confirmed he would miss the first of those matches, but now his club have said he will now not take part at all after picking up an ankle injury.

The good news for the Owls is that the decision is described by his club as "a precaution."

With their next two League One matches postponed as a result of international call-ups, Wednesday are not in league action until October 10, when they travel to Huddersfield Town.

Al-Hamadi has made four appearances since joining the Owls on loan from Ipswich Town last month, all as a substitute. He missed Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Stockport County.

He is still awaiting his first goal for the club.

Meanwhile, Wednesday have announced new dates for the two fixtures called off during the three-week international break. They have been able to find advantageous slots for both.