McGoldrick returns! Sheffield United team news for crunch clash against Chelsea

David McGoldrick has recovered from a foot injury to take his place in the Sheffield United side for this evening’s clash with European rivals Chelsea.

By Danny Hall

Published 11th Jul 2020, 16:32 BST

Updated 11th Jul 2020, 16:36 BST

Burnley keeper Nick Pope clears under pressure from Sheffield United's David McGoldrick. (Photo by PETER POWELL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

McGoldrick replaces Billy Sharp in the only change to the Blades’ line-up.

The Blades have a full complement of substitutes on the bench, but there is no sign of John Fleck in the squad as the Scottish midfielder continues his recovery from injury.

Frank Lampard makes two changes for Chelsea.

Jorginho replaces the injured Billy Gilmour in midfield, while Tammy Abraham starts up front.

Blades: Henderson, Baldock, Stevens, O'Connell, Basham, McBurnie, Egan, Norwood, McGoldrick, Osborn, Berge.

Subs: Lundstram, Sharp, Jagielka, K. Freeman, Robinson, Mousset, Moore, Rodwell, Živković.

Chelsea: Kepa; James, Zouma, Christensen, Azpilicueta (c); Barkley, Jorginho, Mount; Willian, Abraham, Pulisic.

Subs: Caballero, Rudiger, Alonso, Bate, Kovacic, Loftus-Cheek, Hudson-Odoi, Batshuayi, Giroud.

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