Chris Wilder reveals Sheffield United midfielder John Fleck was RUSHED to hospital before West Ham clash
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United's preparations for the clash at the London Stadium were rocked when Fleck went down with an illness, the exact nature of which Wilder did not disclose after his side's 3-0 defeat in the capital.
"The John Fleck one, I got a call first thing Saturday morning that John's had to go to hospital, he's been rushed in and having tests," Wilder said.
"And you just shake your head.
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Hide Ad"I've said about John's performances, he's been excellent recently and found a rhythm and performance.
"So for that to happen is just head-scratching really."
United's frustration was compounded at the London Stadium when John Egan was stretchered off, with his leg in a brace, after hurting himself in a challenge with loanee Jesse Lingard.
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