Sheffield United: Why one Wolverhampton Wanderers legend says Europa League side could learn something from the Blades

Sheffield United have earned a host of plaudits with the way they have taken to life in the Premier League following promotion last season.
By Danny Hall
Published 3rd Dec 2019, 15:30 BST
Oliver Norwood of Sheffield Utd and Diego Jota of Wolverhampton Wanderers: Simon Bellis/SportimageOliver Norwood of Sheffield Utd and Diego Jota of Wolverhampton Wanderers: Simon Bellis/Sportimage
Oliver Norwood of Sheffield Utd and Diego Jota of Wolverhampton Wanderers: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Chris Wilder’s Blades remarkably missed the chance to go FIFTH as they couldn’t hang on to claim victory over Wolves at Molineux on Sunday.

Wolves, like United, are flying high in the Premier League and also through to the next stage of the Europa League.

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But Mel Eves, who helped Wolves win the League Cup in 1980 and also played for them in Europe, believes Nuno Espírito Santo’s men can follow United’s lead in one key area as they look to build on last season’s impressive finish.

“They can learn a little bit from Sheffield United in being brave enough to get that extra man in the box,” Eves told Radio BBC WM.

“Sometimes for example, Adama Traore doesn’t get in the box enough for me, although he is different class when he gets the ball outside it.

“He could get himself more goals at the far post, especially when the ball is on the left-hand side.”

Related topics:Adama TraoreEuropa LeaguePremier LeagueWolvesBladesChris Wilder

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