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Femi Seriki’s Sheffield United challenge laid bare after “all over” Hamza Choudhury verdict

Femi Seriki has made three substitute appearances since returning from a knee injury, but Chris Wilder has warned the defender he will have to earn his place back in the Sheffield United side, with Hamza Choudhury impressing in his absence.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 11:10 AM
Femi Seriki’s Sheffield United challenge laid bare after “all over” Hamza Choudhury verdict
Key Things to Know
  • Chris Wilder warned Femi Seriki that he must fight Hamza Choudhury to regain his Sheffield United starting place.
  • Seriki has returned from a knee injury with three substitute appearances ahead of the fixture against Charlton Athletic.
  • Wilder praised Choudhury's consistency and attitude, insisting that team selections are not based on sentiment.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has stated that defender Femi Seriki must fight to win back his starting spot from Hamza Choudhury. Despite Seriki returning from a knee injury with three substitute appearances, Wilder noted that there are no automatic selections, praising Choudhury's recent performances and reliability.

Wilder emphasized that competition for places is crucial across the squad as the Blades prepare to face Charlton Athletic. He highlighted Choudhury's versatility and previous title-winning pedigree, insisting that Seriki will need to impress during training and substitute appearances to displace him in defense.

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