Sheffield United get a potentially HUGE boost on key men ahead of West Ham clash

Sheffield United have been given a massive boost with the potential return of two key players for Sunday’s Premier League clash with West Ham at Bramall Lane.
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Chris Wilder revealed this afternoon that striker Lys Mousset and midfielder John Fleck are back in full training and are in contention to play a part in the weekend encounter with David Moyes’ side.

Mousset has yet to pay this season after suffering a tendon injury in a pre-season friendly while Fleck hasn’t been involved since the 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in early October.

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Both, however, could be back as United attempt to pick up their first win of the season.

John Fleck could be available for Sheffield United against West Ham on Sunday after recovering from injury. Picture: Peter Powell/Pool/GettyJohn Fleck could be available for Sheffield United against West Ham on Sunday after recovering from injury. Picture: Peter Powell/Pool/Getty
John Fleck could be available for Sheffield United against West Ham on Sunday after recovering from injury. Picture: Peter Powell/Pool/Getty

"There are a couple of issues,” Wilder said. “It’s always difficult when they go away and out of our control - different standards and issues. We’ve got a couple of injury situations.

"But Mousset's back in full time training and might be available. John Fleck has been training [and available] - that's a huge boost. For the other players to see them back training and back to full tilt it's great for everyone. There are a few we will leave til the last minute.”

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Among those who will have late decisions made on them are Rhian Bewster and John Egan who both left their respective international camps early.

"We’ll give everybody the maximum time to recover and be tested by the medical staff - every player that has been away," Wilder said. “Looking at them from an injury point of view and traveling and everything but we'll give them as long as possible and try and pick the correct side.

"They’ve all got a chance to play and Fleck and Mousset. It's a discussion between myself, my staff and the medical department.

"We can't take huge gambles but every player here wants to put their hand up and play.

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He added: “Fleck and Mousset coming back is huge. The break coming up has been good and given us a chance to reset.”

Enda Stevens didn’t travel to meet up with the Republic of Ireland squad through injury and he is another playet who will be given the opportunity to prove his fitness.

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Chris Holt, Football Editor