No new injury worries for Sheffield United ahead of Bristol City clash

Posted Thursday, December 07, 2017 by PA

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has reported no new injuries ahead of his side's clash with Bristol City on Friday.

Wing-back George Baldock (hamstring) had been expected to return last weekend but was absent once again and it remains to be seen if he will be involved as fourth host third in the Championship.

Wilder could be tempted to make changes from the side that lost to Millwall, with strikers Billy Sharp and Clayton Donaldson pushing for recalls to the starting line-up.

Forward Ched Evans (ankle) and defender Kieron Freeman (knee) are still sidelined and midfielder Paul Coutts is out for the rest of the season after breaking his leg.

Bristol City are hoping Jamie Paterson can make the long trip north.

Paterson scored the winner in last week's win against Middlesbrough but has not fully recovered after picking up a recent hamstring problem.

Famara Diedhiou (knee) has returned from France following a period of rehabilitation, although the Senegal striker will not be involved yet.

Callum O'Dowda (ankle), Eros Pisano (hamstring), Jens Hegeler (knee) and Gary O'Neil (knee) also remain out, while Milan Djuric is set to undergo groin surgery.