Mark Duffy will be assessed ahead of Sheffield United’s clash with Norwich

Posted Thursday, August 16, 2018 by PA

Sheffield United will check on midfielder Mark Duffy as an illness bug has hit the squad ahead of the Sky Bet Championship clash against Norwich.

Duffy came off at half-time in the Carabao Cup tie against Hull on Tuesday night, which the Blades lost on penalties, and is one of a couple of players continuing to be assessed.

New signing Oliver Norwood made his debut against Hull, while captain Billy Sharp replaced Duffy for the second half and scored a late equaliser, so is expected to come back into the side on Saturday.

Forward David McGoldrick continues to be assessed following a dead leg.

Canaries boss Daniel Farke also made several changes for their Carabao Cup first-round win over Stevenage.

Dutchman Tim Krul is expected to return in goal, while on-loan Sheffield Wednesday forward Jordan Rhodes should feature having been an unused substitute on Tuesday night, along with defender Jamal Lewis, fit again from a dead leg.

Midfielder Ben Godfrey will be hoping to retain his place after the 20-year-old impressed against the League Two side.

Striker Carlton Morris (knee) and long-term absentee Matt Jarvis (ankle) continue their rehabilitation.