Wilder gives injury update on Blades duo

Wilder gives injury update on Blades duo

Blades boss Chris Wilder has confirmed that Ched Evans and Kieron Freeman are recovering well from surgery and are in a good position to return to action soon.

Evans has had a constant battle with his ankle since returning to United and underwent surgery last month in order to help the injury long term.

Freeman on the other hand dislocated his shoulder during the Blades’ victory over Ipswich, and he is said to be in with a chance of returning over the festive period.

Of course, the return of Freeman will be eagerly anticipated, but Wilder says he will only allow the defender to return to action when there are no risks of aggravating the injury.

“We won’t take risks with any of these lads. When they are back, we want them to be back to stay, not breaking down again,” said Wilder.

Wilder insists his side will use the upcoming international break in order for the duo to continue their rehabilitation, with both set for a return in the coming weeks.

“Ched and Kieron are both doing well,” Wilder said. “Ched’s operation was a success and now he’s working hard to get back. Kieron’s was a nasty injury and although it could have been a lot worse, he’s coming along nicely and doing everything that’s being asked of him.”

Wilder was full of praise for Evans’ determination despite his injury, saying surgery was the right thing to do – with the player wanting to continue playing through the pain.

“It was the right thing to do,” Wilder said. “Full credit to Ched, he volunteered to play through the pain, even though he clearly wasn’t fit, when we had a few strikers out. That tells you all you need to know about his attitude and how much he is committed to this club. But he wasn’t doing himself justice and it needed to get sorted-out.”

“When Ched comes back, we want him to be able to show everybody what he’s all about,” Wilder said. “We’ve seen glimpses of it but we want him to be able to show what we know he can do. He was playing through niggles and, in the long-run, that’s no good for him.”
[Quotes via the Star]