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Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder makes admission over Femi Seriki after injury return

Chris Wilder admits Femi Seriki is still not ready to play 90 minutes…

By Max Morris · The Star

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 11:57 AM

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Chris Wilder admitted Femi Seriki is not yet ready to start or play a full 90 minutes.
Seriki recently returned after being sidelined for eight to nine weeks with a knee injury.
Wilder stated Sheffield United will likely wait until after the international break before starting Seriki.

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Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has stated that wing-back Femi Seriki is not yet ready to play a full 90 minutes following a knee injury. The 24-year-old was sidelined for eight to nine weeks before making his return against Derby County. Wilder opted to start Hamza Choudhury instead during the Blades' recent 1-0 victory over Wrexham at Bramall Lane.

Seriki has played under an hour of competitive action since returning to fitness. Wilder explained that the club will continue to carefully manage Seriki's minutes, confirming he is unlikely to be named in the starting lineup until after the upcoming international break.

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Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder makes admission over Femi Seriki after injury return

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