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title: "Sheffield United: Chris Wilder provides John Egan injury update"
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published: "2019-11-22T17:55:08Z"
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# Sheffield United: Chris Wilder provides John Egan injury update

**Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says that there is a chance that John Egan will be fit to face Manchester United on Sunday, but they will leave it until the last minute to make a decision (via [@SheffieldUnited](https://twitter.com/SheffieldUnited/status/1197825892271230976)).**

The Blades manager went on to confirm that if the defender doesn’t make it then Phil Jagielka will be given the opportunity to start the game.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/THE-BREAKDOWN.png)

Egan was substituted at half-time in the Republic of Ireland’s game against Denmark on Tuesday with a calf injury ([@RTEsoccer](https://twitter.com/RTEsoccer/status/1196531821854494721)).

He has been an ever-present for the Blades so far this season, starting each of their first 12 fixtures in the Premier League ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/john-egan/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/121324/wettbewerb/GB1/saison/2019)).

So naturally, there was some concern amongst those connected with the club after seeing the Irishman substituted with an injury whilst on international duty.

However, speaking in Sheffield United’s pre-match press conference ahead of their fixture against Manchester United, Wilder was fairly positive about Egan’s chances of being involved against the Red Devils.

When asked whether the centre-back could feature, Wilder said: “Yeah he has a chance – we’re going to leave it to the last minute,” (via [@SheffieldUnited](https://twitter.com/SheffieldUnited/status/1197825892271230976)).

The ex-Oxford manager also added that if Egan didn’t make it then Jagielka will start in his absence, insisting that his “experience in big games” could be a major help to them ([@SheffieldUnited](https://twitter.com/SheffieldUnited/status/1197825892271230976)).

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Verdict.png)

If Egan doesn’t make it then there is no doubt that it would be a big blow for the Blades considering that he has been a key figure in their defence this season.

The team has conceded just nine goals this season ([BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/table)), the second-fewest in the division and the Irish international is a major reason for that excellent record so they will hope that he makes it.

However, it would provide a window of opportunity for Jagielka to come in and stake his claim for more minutes in the team.

Since returning to Bramall Lane from Everton in the summer the ex-England international has made just three substitute appearances in the league, with his only starts coming in the EFL Cup ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.com/phil-jagielka/leistungsdaten/spieler/13520)).

If he can come in and produce a solid display then it would certainly give Wilder something to think about heading into the busy Christmas period.

***Sheffield United fans, how big a blow would it be if John Egan misses the game against Manchester United? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below…***