Blades Manager Gives Insight Into Watford Spell And Team News Ahead of Hornets Kick-off

Sheffield United Boss Reflects on Spell At Watford

Speaking ahead of the fixture in his pre-match press conference, Blades boss Chris Wilder reflected on his brief spell in charge of Watford and the challenge they pose.

“I managed there for 10 games, it was a great experience for me,” Wilder said. “They’ve got a lot of extremely talented players. Their inconsistency over the last few seasons has probably held them back, but they’re always a team that can hurt you with top individuals in attacking areas.”

Chris Wilder Provides Team News Update

Wilder confirmed there are no fresh injury concerns in his squad and highlighted Phillips’ determination to return before the season ends.

“He’s still battling on and that’s a testament to his desire to play,” Wilder added. “He’s involved every day, in meetings and around the group. There’s a real desire to get him back on the pitch.”

The United manager also explained recent defensive changes, praising Mark McGuinness for his performances after returning to the side.

“Mark’s come back in because we felt we needed to freshen things up,” Wilder said. “He’s been really good, both in training and in matches. He’s got a strong personality and deserves his place in the team.”