Sheffield United ace Femi Seriki addresses Andre Brooks partnership and reveals Chris Wilder demand
Sheffield United star Femi Seriki has opened up on his on-field relationship with Andre Brooks.
Femi Seriki has revealed Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder is challenging him and teammate Andre Brooks to bring more to the table inside the final third.
Seriki made the admission after scoring his first senior goal of his career in United’s 4-0 triumph over Stoke City at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon, helping the Blades secure a fourth successive Championship win.
The right-back curled home United’s second goal of the afternoon shortly before half-time after a corner was only partially cleared. He then grabbed an assist four minutes later, sending over a brilliant cross that was turned home by Patrick Bamford.
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Seriki has played an important role in United’s recent resurrection, developing an eye-catching partnership down the right flank with Brooks. The pair, who came through the Blades’ academy system, have started each of the last five matches, developing a solid rapport.
With their right-sided partnership continuing to blossom, Seriki, who has made 13 Championship appearances so far this term, has outlined what Wilder has been doing to try and help him and Brooks offer even more on the pitch.
Seriki opens up on Wilder demands and lauds Brooks
“I think for us, it is just about keeping that focus,” Brooks told SUTV. “The gaffer shows us clips of us in training in and in games and he knows that we can be even better.
“It is nice to get a corner, but the gaffer wants goals, he wants shots and chances, so it is just important us two keep pushing.”
Although it is goals and creativity Wilder is looking for out of Brooks and Seriki, the latter has hailed the 22-year-old’s defensive efforts, admitting he really appreciates the support he gets from him.
“If you look throughout the game, there are many wingers that full-backs hate to have with them, but Brooksy’s one that I just love,” Seriki continued. “He tracks back, he helps me, goes forward, defends, he’s everywhere. He is a great player.”
After helping United maintain their winning run against Stoke, Seriki will be eager to do the same when Norwich City visit Bramall Lane on Tuesday night, and he has highlighted the importance of maintaining a level of consistency.
“I think the most important thing is consistency and putting the same output,” Seriki added. “It doesn’t matter where we are in the table, we just keep the same thing going together.”