Ahead of the Plymouth Argyle game, Sheffield United have been plagued with a growing list of injured players but Chris Wilder is confident the team will continue their winning streak.
Striker Keiffer Moore will not be back until late December and Tyrese Campbell’s injury, while ‘not serious’, means he isn’t expected to play for a few days.
Anel Ahmedhodzic has also recently ‘rolled his ankle’, leaving Sheffield United limited in terms of depth and tactical options.
Midfielder Vinicius Souza has been sidelined until January with a hamstring injury, but we may see Tom Davies take his position this weekend after recovering from an ongoing leg injury since September.
It is expected Michael Cooper, who will be in goal this week, hasn’t conceded any goals at Bramall Lane with 12 clean sheets, which could mean a promising defence.
Referring to Cooper, after the recent Millwall and West Bromwich away games, Wilder said: “When he has to come up with a big save he comes up with it, but I’m not sure he’s had to in the last two games.”
Wilder who was voted Manager of the Month feels it should be “team of the month”, acknowledging the team effort required for their success in the championship.
Plymouth, who are currently in the relegation zone, potentially have a tough game ahead of them but Wilder has predicted a lull tomorrow.
He wants United fans to help motivate the dwindled team, and not to be “arrogant” about their position on the table.
While Sheffield United are top of the league, Wilder reminds fans that they were in League One for six years, and while his message to the team is avoid “arrogance and complacency”, the same goes to the fans.
He has also said that the impending US club takeover “has nothing to do with the player” as they are only required to play to the best of their ability.
