Sheffield United suffer injury blow in Champions League chase; Chris Wilder hopes key man returns soon

Sheffield United suffered a potential injury blow in their pursuit of a Champions League place after a key man was taken off at half time of their game against Brighton this afternoon.
By Danny Hall
Published 22nd Feb 2020, 16:28 BST
Updated 22nd Feb 2020, 17:36 BST
Enda Stevens of Sheffield Utd scores the first goal of the game against Brighton: Simon Bellis/SportimageEnda Stevens of Sheffield Utd scores the first goal of the game against Brighton: Simon Bellis/Sportimage
Enda Stevens of Sheffield Utd scores the first goal of the game against Brighton: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Wing-back Enda Stevens, who lashed home the opening goal before Neal Maupay’s equaliser, didn’t reappear for the second half after being replaced by Ben Osborn, although he was later spotted taking his place on the bench.

Boss Chris Wilder later revealed that Stevens suffered a tight calf towards the end of the first half, and was not risked for the second half.

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“We’ll assess him but hopefully he’s not out for too long,” Wilder said after the 1-1 draw with Graham Potter’s Brighton.

“He’s an important player for us. I thought Ben stepped in and did well when he came onto the pitch but losing Enda was a bit of a blow for us.

“But we’re not a group to moan and groan about injuries. We get on with it. But hopefully he’s not out for too long.”

Related topics:Chris WilderEnda StevensBen OsbornChampions LeagueBrightonNeal MaupayGraham Potter

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