Chris Wilder's injury update on George Baldock ahead of Sheffield United's clash with Chelsea
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Baldock, who played every minute of every game for the Blades in the Premier League last season, went off just before half-time in the victory over the Baggies after appearing to damage his hamstring in an innocuous-looking challenge on the Blades right.
Wilder revealed afterwards that the initial prognosis was that Baldock's muscle was "tight" rather than anything more serious, but he will be assessed fully ahead of this weekend's clash with Chelsea at Bramall Lane.
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It is merely the latest injury worry Wilder has had to contend with this season, after being robbed of some key players at different times throughout the season.
Jack O'Connell has been the biggest loss after undergoing knee surgery, but key men like John Fleck, Sander Berge and Oli McBurnie have also had spells on the sidelines.
"There always seems to be a 'but' after a result in terms of injuries," Wilder said. "Hopefully with George, it's not a big one."
The Blades boss says Ben Osborn and Enda Stevens could be "close" to full fitness ahead of the weekend clash with Thomas Tuchel's Blues.
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