Huge injury concern for United as key man stretchered off at Millwall

Sheffield United suffered another big injury blow this afternoon at Millwall as one of their key man was stretchered off just before half-time. The Blades and the Lions were locked at 1-1 at the time, with Mihailo Ivanovic cancelling out Andre Brooks’ opener just moments earlier.

But United were then hit with a huge blow after left-back Sam McCallum was wiped out on the touchline by Femi Azeez, right under the nose of the linesman who did not flag for a foul. But McCallum received lengthy on-field treatment before leaving it on a stretcher, replaced by Harrison Burrows.

It was initially unclear what the nature of the injury is but there have been some suggestions that it may have been an Achilles issue for the in-form left-back, who earlier had United’s first big chance of the game and then could have won a penalty when he was clattered as he shot wide.

There were also boos from the away fans after sections of the home support taunted McCallum as he received treatment, with a chant about the former Norwich City man going to A&E. There were also ironic cheers when he was lifted onto the stretcher.

Manager Chris Wilder could provide an update on McCallum’s situation after the game but it is another big injury concern for the Blades after a season punctuated by them. Three players also missed this trip to The Den through suspension, including skipper Japhet Tanganga - formerly of the Lions - and striker Patrick Bamford.