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TL;DR
Sheffield United's manager Chris Wilder emphasized the team's need to enhance set-play defense following a 3-2 defeat to Preston North End, where two goals were conceded from corner kicks.
Key points
- Chris Wilder highlights need for better set-play defense
- Sheffield United lost 3-2 to Preston North End
- Liam Lindsay scored two goals from corners
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Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has spoken out about his side's need to requirement to improve set-play defence next season after a disappointing 3-2 loss to Preston North End.
North End defender Liam Lindsay scored twice with headers from corner deliveries to open the scoring, while Gustavo Hamer and Patrick Bamford's second half goals weren't enough to secure the win.
"The goals that we've conceded yet again, really poor," Wilder told BBC Radio Sheffield.
"We looked fragile every time the ball came in our box from a set-play.
"We never dealt with that well enough. We knew what the gameplan was going to be. There was nothing in the game from a technical or tactical point of view, but if you can't defend set-plays and you can't defend direct play, you're going to open yourself up.
"I don't think it takes a rocket scientist or whether it's me or 25,000 people knowing the areas where we need to improve, and we will improve next year.
"The spirit of the team was good, they never caved or went under, but we can't concede the goals we're conceding and expect to win matches."
Q&A
What did Chris Wilder say about Sheffield United's defense?
Chris Wilder stated that the team needs to improve its set-play defense after conceding poor goals in their recent match.
Who scored the goals for Preston North End against Sheffield United?
Liam Lindsay scored twice for Preston North End, while Gustavo Hamer and Patrick Bamford added goals in the second half.
What was the final score of the Sheffield United vs Preston North End match?
The final score was 3-2 in favor of Preston North End.
