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Key Players Missing: Latest Oxford United Team and Injury News for Trip to Sheffield United 

Oxford United have two more injury concerns ahead of their trip to Sheffield United, with the duo missing the game against Birmingham.

The Blades also suffered two knocks in their draw at Millwall but welcome back three players from suspension.

Read More: Three Talking Points as Oxford United Lose Against Birmingham 

Latest Oxford United Team and Injury News for Trip to Sheffield United

Oxford United Injury News

Hidde ter Avest – Hamstring

Defender Hidde ter Avest should be back this month but the club are yet to give a timeline on his return.

Nik Prelec – Groin

Loanee Nik Prelec remains sidelined with a groin injury and still faces some time on the sidelines.

Tyler Goodrham – Ankle

Academy graduate Tyler Goodrham has been ruled out for the rest of the season following surgery on his ankle.

Jamie Donley – Shoulder

January signing Jamie Donley remains sidelined with a shoulder injury he picked up on his debut against MK Dons.

Jack Currie – Ankle

Defender Jack Currie is one of two recent additions to the injury list. The left-back has picked up an ankle injury but could be available by the weekend.

Brian De Keersmaecker– Shoulder

Another recent injury, Brian De Keersmaecker is expected to miss around a month of football having picked up a shoulder problem.

Jeon Jin-woo – Concussion

January signing Jeon Jin-woo will also miss the game after picking up concussion during a training session.

Sheffield United Injury News

Jairo Riedewald – Hamstring

The Blades are without defensive midfielder, Jairo Riedewald for a couple of weeks, after he picked up a hamstring injury in the defeat at Charlton.

Sam McCallum – ACL

Wilder was dealt a huge blow against Millwall with left-back Sam McCallum being forced off with suspected ligament damage, which could force him out for the rest of the season.

Tom Davies – Hamstring

A other to pick up an injury at the Den was former Everton midfielder, Tom Davies. The 27-year-old has struggled with injuries during his time at Bramall Lane.

Sheffield United’s Returning Players

Djibril Soumare, Japhet Tanganga and Patrick Bamford are all available after serving their respective suspensions.

 

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About Dale Ventham, Editor

Dale joined LWOF as a Football Writer in 2015 and has since been promoted to an editor for the site. He covers Oxford United with news, views and opinions.

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