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Chris Wilder welcomes difficult dilemmas as Sheffield United handed huge fitness boost ahead of Derby County clash

Sheffield United have been handed another huge fitness boost ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Derby County, handing Chris Wilder the sort of selection dilemma he craves…

The Star

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 9:17 AM

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Sheffield United right-back Femi Seriki has returned to fitness ahead of the Derby County match.
Manager Chris Wilder stated that Seriki may not immediately return to the starting lineup.
Hamza Choudhury had filled in at right-back during Seriki's absence from a knee injury.

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Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has confirmed that right-back Femi Seriki is available again following a knee injury ahead of their clash with Derby County at Bramall Lane. Seriki had been sidelined since the League Cup win at Blackburn Rovers earlier this season, during which Hamza Choudhury served as an emergency right-back.

Wilder noted that returning players like Seriki may not immediately rejoin the starting lineup due to a lack of reserve minutes. With Harrison Burrows and Ryan One also back fit, Wilder welcomed the increased squad depth and tactical flexibility across various formations.

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