Oliver Arblaster is a slight doubt for Sheffield United ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Portsmouth, after making way with ilness at half-time of Monday night’s defeat at home to Middlesbrough. The Blades are also without the suspended Joe Rothwell for the Fratton Park clash.
That could see a reprieve for Djibril Soumare while Chris Wilder may be tempted to shuffle his pack in other areas as his side look to get back to winning ways at the first possible attempt.
With that in mind we tasked our man with selecting the side he would send out to face John Mousinho’s side on the south coast - is this the XI you’d pick as well or would you do anything differently?
9. Callum O' Hare
United's player of the year so far hasn't been at his best in recent weeks, for me, but you can't deny his energy and work-rate and he's almost a virtual shoo-in in that No.10 role | Sportimage
10. Gus Hamer
Back in form with five assists in his last four, a perfect response to the message of a period on the bench around the turn of the year. His pass for Bamford's goal on Monday was absolutely exquisite and a reminder - not that one was needed - that he can turn a game in a second with a bit of magic | Getty Images
11. Patrick Bamford
That was goal number eight for the former Leeds man since he came to the Blades after the start of the season, in a deal that looks more and more inspired by the week. He didn't actually have his best game against Boro but there's no denying what he offers United - a focal point, a link-up option and a goal threat, too Photo: Jake Youle