Heckingbottom is expected to play either Chris Basham or Auston Trusty in Egan’s absence, rather than abandon the shape completely and return to a back four. Elsewhere he has decisions to make all over the field as the Blades look for their first win of the Premier League season, ahead of the upcoming international break.
With that in mind, we tasked our man to step into Heckingbottom’s shoes and select the side he would send out to face Marco Silva’s side at Craven Cottage tomorrow - do you agree, or what would you do differently?
1. Wes Foderingham
United’s No.1 deservedly keeps his place despite United’s defensive troubles so far
2. Jayden Bogle
With Baldock still some way off full fitness, I’m more than happy with Bogle on the right of the back five
3. Chris Basham
A toss-up between Basham and Auston Trusty but the greater experience gets the nod for me, with Basham wearing the captain’s armband as well. Trusty’s time will come
4. Anel Ahmedhodžić
Has not quite hit the heights so far this season but had his best game in the centre of the back three away at Spurs, which played a part in my thinking with Basham