Sheffield United: 'We're still light and still looking for players' - Chris Wilder's verdict after 2-1 defeat to Swansea City

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder bemoaned his side's defending after their 2-1 defeat at home to Swansea City on the opening day of the new season.
John Lundstram shoots at goalJohn Lundstram shoots at goal
John Lundstram shoots at goal

George Baldock put United in front with a calm finish in the second half, but goals from Oli McBurnie and Yan Dhanda saw Swansea turn the game around.

Dhanda, who was making his debut after coming on as a substitute a minute earlier, scored with his first touch to snatch victory in the 86th minute and Wilder said: "You can't defend like that against quality players. You've got to defend properly.

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"It was a tight game and we started off okay. To go one-nil up on day one was a good position but the two goals were very disappointing from our point of view.

"We went to press in the corner and we didn't need to. The second goal was a really poor one from our point of view. All of a sudden, we're back-tracking.

"I think we had the best opportunities so they are fine dividing lines. The worst it should have been was a draw. A Swansea win was the least likely of the three results.

"We were up against a good side. They've got World Cup players and really good players. I don't think we should be expecting to steamroller a side that's just come out of the Premier League.

"We're still light and we're still looking. The search goes on."