Sheffield United: Press conference updates from Slavisa Jokanovic and Chris Basham ahead of Barnsley trip

Sheffield United manager Slavisa Jokanovic has reminded players on the fringes of his starting eleven they must be ready for action at Barnsley this weekend, as the Serb contemplates making changes for the visit to Oakwell.

Oli McBurnie, who enjoyed a prolific spell on loan with Sunday’s opponents four seasons ago, is among those who could be recalled as United attempt to recover from their midweek defeat to Millwall by beating Markus Schopp’s side.

But with Morgan Gibbs-White about to begin a one match ban, Jokanovic is searching for ways to ensure his team’s attacking threat is not diluted by the absence of its most creative performer of late - which could see others who have spent time on the bench handed opportunities.

“I know people aren’t satisfied if they don’t start,” Jokanovic told The Star. “But if people come off the bench, then three minutes from them can actually be more important than 90 from another player.”

and welcome to our live blog ahead of Sunday’s trip to Barnsley - Chris Basham joins Slavisa Jokanovic on media duties ahead of the Oakwell clash, and we’ll have a recap on the best themes to emerge from the media briefing as soon as we have it right here on the blog