Richard Stearman still missing for Sheffield United

Posted Monday, April 09, 2018 by PA

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has no fresh injury problems ahead of Tuesday night’s Sky Bet Championship showdown with Middlesbrough.

Defender Richard Stearman, who missed Saturday’s 3-2 derby defeat at Barnsley with a hamstring problem, will sit out once again, but could return for Millwall’s visit to Bramall Lane at the weekend.

Midfielder Mark Duffy was used as a second-half substitute at Oakwell after two games on the sidelines with a groin strain and will hope to figure once again.

However, keeper Jamal Blackman completes his three-match ban with Simon Moore again in line to deputise.

Middlesbrough manager Tony Pulis has a clean bill of health as he heads into a potentially key clash for his promotion-chasing side.

Only long-term absentee Rudy Gestede is missing as the sixth-placed Teessiders attempt to cement their place in the play-off berths.

Full-back Fabio da Silva, who has been out of action since December with a thigh injury, returned to the bench against Nottingham Forest on Saturday and will hope to make it on to the pitch this time around.

Pulis made just one change for the 2-0 win at the weekend with Ryan Shotton replacing Martin Cranie, and he is likely to keep faith with the bulk of the team once more.