Matt Doherty is working his way back towards first-team action, with Chris Wilder explaining the challenge facing Sheffield United as they look to build up the fitness of several returning players following Femi Seriki's injury blow.
Matt Doherty is edging closer to first-team action for Sheffield United as manager Chris Wilder manages several recovering players. Questions regarding the 34-year-old defender's fitness have resurfaced after fellow right-back Femi Seriki suffered a season-ending injury during Saturday's defeat at Charlton Athletic. Doherty, who has made only five appearances since signing in the summer, recently received an injection following a knee flare-up.
Wilder noted that Doherty will benefit from working through the upcoming international break alongside the club's conditioning staff. Midfielder Hamza Choudhury has covered at right-back during recent absences. Wilder explained that building returning players back up to full 90-minute match fitness remains a major challenge due to new restrictions on over-age players featuring in Under-21 fixtures.
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