United struggled to get going against the German side in front of just over 10,000 fans, with the visitors’ pace and power causing the home side trouble all afternoon. United’s best chance came when Will Osula went through on goal but the teenager couldn’t get a shot away.
Here’s how we rated United’s players ahead of next weekend’s Premier League opener against Crystal Palace here at Bramall Lane...
![A superb early block prevented a tap in for Guirassy as a dangerous low cross threatened to leave the Stuttgart man with a simple tap-in. But couldn’t do enough to prevent the same man putting his side ahead after a couple of quick step-overs and a near-post finish. Had a bit of a skirmish with Katompa in the second half which saw some pushing and shoving and a yellow card for both](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/07/29/16/SPI_037_AY_CHESTERFIELD_SHEFF_UTD.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
5. Jack Robinson 5
A superb early block prevented a tap in for Guirassy as a dangerous low cross threatened to leave the Stuttgart man with a simple tap-in. But couldn’t do enough to prevent the same man putting his side ahead after a couple of quick step-overs and a near-post finish. Had a bit of a skirmish with Katompa in the second half which saw some pushing and shoving and a yellow card for both | Sportimage
![Wasted no time getting stuck in with an early challenge that drew an intake of breath from the south stand and didn’t do enough to deal with the bouncing ball before Katompa drew a smart early save from Foderingham. Struggled against the fast feet of Katompa, who had the freedom of South Yorkshire to pick out Guirassy for his hat-trick goal](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/07/27/17/newFile.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
6. Yasser Larouci 4
Wasted no time getting stuck in with an early challenge that drew an intake of breath from the south stand and didn’t do enough to deal with the bouncing ball before Katompa drew a smart early save from Foderingham. Struggled against the fast feet of Katompa, who had the freedom of South Yorkshire to pick out Guirassy for his hat-trick goal | Getty Images
![Recovered from a poor first touch to ghost between two players and was unfortunate not to see the move end in a goal, his effort deflected behind for a corner. Gave United an almighty injury scare when he stayed down holding his knee after a challenge in midfield but played on after a bit of treatment. United’s best midfielder, Berge played in a deeper role but still got forward when he could and it’ll be interesting to see where he is utilised against Palace](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/07/19/13/DSC01802.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
7. Sander Berge 6
Recovered from a poor first touch to ghost between two players and was unfortunate not to see the move end in a goal, his effort deflected behind for a corner. Gave United an almighty injury scare when he stayed down holding his knee after a challenge in midfield but played on after a bit of treatment. United’s best midfielder, Berge played in a deeper role but still got forward when he could and it’ll be interesting to see where he is utilised against Palace | Sheffield United
![Had a good opening to get United back on level terms soon after Stuttgart’s opener but he fired straight at Nubel in the away goal. Plenty of industry as ever but looked frustrated with himself at times as things he tried didn’t come off. Some nice passes saw him link up with Osula](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/07/28/15/newFile-4.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
8. Ben Osborn 5
Had a good opening to get United back on level terms soon after Stuttgart’s opener but he fired straight at Nubel in the away goal. Plenty of industry as ever but looked frustrated with himself at times as things he tried didn’t come off. Some nice passes saw him link up with Osula | Getty Images