Another injury concern for Sheffield United as midfielder limps off v Man City

Sheffield United's Irish defender #12 John Egan looks on as Sheffield United's English midfielder #23 Ben Osborn receives medical treatment during the English Premier League football match between Sheffield United and Manchester City at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, northern England on August 27, 2023. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /  (Photo by DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)
Sheffield United's Irish defender #12 John Egan looks on as Sheffield United's English midfielder #23 Ben Osborn receives medical treatment during the English Premier League football match between Sheffield United and Manchester City at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, northern England on August 27, 2023. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)

Sheffield United have suffered yet another injury concern ahead of Friday’s transfer deadline after Ben Osborn limped off early in their clash with Manchester City this afternoon.

The midfielder got the nod to fill it at left wing-back in the injury absence of Max Lowe, over Yasser Larouci, against the reigning Premier League champions and treble winners but lasted only 15 minutes before going down for treatment.

Osborn then limped off, to be replaced by Larouci, and will now be assessed ahead of Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup clash at home to Lincoln City - with a huge Premier League clash with Everton following next weekend at Bramall Lane.

Fellow midfielder John Fleck is missing with a fractured leg while new signing Tom Davies did not feature on the teamsheet against City, despite being named on the bench last Friday at Nottingham Forest.