Millwall aims to recover from their recent loss to Coventry City this week, seeking a favorable outcome against league leaders Sheffield United.
The Lions have had a reasonably successful season thus far, yet they would have felt disheartened by their home defeat to the Sky Blues, especially given the quality of some teams they have previously triumphed over at home this season.
A victory on Wednesday evening would significantly enhance team morale and could bring them closer to the play-off positions, although they are set to encounter a formidable opponent.
Sheffield United has maintained strong form throughout the season and has not allowed their two-point deduction to affect their performance, with Chris Wilder’s team firmly in contention for promotion.
It appears that Tyrese Campbell will be available for United, which is a significant advantage for them, considering his impressive performances at various points this season.
In contrast, we will examine the players who are less fortunate and are likely to miss the upcoming match in the English capital.
Millwall injuries ahead of the Sheffield United match
Centre-back Shaun Hutchinson was absent from last weekend’s match due to a hamstring injury.
However, his absence is not expected to be prolonged, and Neil Harris is optimistic about his potential return this weekend, although Wednesday may be too soon for him.
Jake Cooper
Another centre-back, Jake Cooper, suffered a knee injury last month and is not expected to return until 2025.
With Cooper sidelined for the next few months, Hutchinson and Japhet Tanganga will need to rise to the occasion and perform effectively in his absence, a task both defenders are capable of handling.
Josh Coburn
Striker Josh Coburn was substituted at halftime during the match against Oxford United, and it was later confirmed that he has broken his metatarsal.
He is anticipated to be out for approximately two months, which poses a challenge for Harris, who remarked to the South London Press: “He is going to miss a large chunk of an important period of football. Josh, when he is on the pitch, demonstrated his qualities in the first half.”
Calum Scanlon, currently on loan from Liverpool, was anticipated to be a significant contributor to the first team at The Den this season. However, he has been hindered by a stress fracture in his back, which has persisted as a concern, leading to his expected absence from the squad for at least the next month. He is presently receiving treatment in Merseyside.
Daniel Kelly has made two appearances for the Lions in the league since joining in the summer but is now sidelined due to an ankle injury. Manager Harris has indicated that Kelly will be out for approximately six weeks, which poses a challenge for the club given their existing injury problems.
Regarding the Blades, with Campbell likely to be fit for the upcoming match and Kieffer Moore poised to return, they face minimal injury concerns. Anel Ahmedhodzic and Harry Souttar have completed their suspensions and may start together in the midweek fixture. However, midfielder Oli Arblaster will be unavailable due to a knee ligament injury sustained during the Steel City derby last month. Following his surgery, it remains uncertain if he will return to play this season.
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