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title: "Sheffield United: Enda Stevens set for lengthy spell out"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Championship News"
published: "2021-08-13T12:10:29Z"
modified: "2021-08-13T12:10:29Z"
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# Sheffield United: Enda Stevens set for lengthy spell out

**Sheffield United manager Slavisa Jokanovic has confirmed that left-back Enda Stevens will be missing for a prolonged spell through injury.**

### The Lowdown: Stevens a key man for Blades

Stevens has been an excellent performer for the Blades, making [165 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/enda-stevens/alletore/spieler/85706) to date and proving to be a hugely consistent player.

He was even hailed as arguably the Republic of Ireland’s best player at one point last year, with former defender Danny Higginbotham [claiming](https://twitter.com/Higginbotham05/status/1240260369811148800?s=20) as much.

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### The Latest: Left-back set for spell out injured

Unfortunately, Stevens missed last weekend’s Championship opener against Birmingham and Jokanovic has now delivered a worrying update on the 31-year-old.

Before Saturday’s clash with Swansea City, the Blades boss has [confirmed](https://www.sheffieldunited.news/news/jokanovic-confirms-enda-stevens-set-to-miss-4-6-weeks-with-injury/) that the Irishman may not return until after next month’s international break because of an ongoing knee issue, revealing they may even opt for surgery depending on scan results.

*“Enda will be still a few weeks out. We are thinking too about some surgery at the moment we’re still waiting for his scan to come back.”*

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### The Verdict: Big blow for United

Stevens is such an influential player for United, so this acts as a massive early setback in their quest to return to the Premier League.

Not only does the former Portsmouth man contribute good work defensive work – he averaged [two tackles per game](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/42266/History/Enda-Stevens) in the league last season – but he has also chipped in with [seven goals and 16 assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/enda-stevens/alletore/spieler/85706) as a Blade.

The sooner Stevens is back the better, but for now, Ben Osborn will need to perform well and fill the void left by his Blades teammate.

***In other news, talks regarding one Sheffield United piece of transfer business have reportedly broken down. Read more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sheffield-united-transfer-rumours/sheffield-united-aaron-ramsdale-talks-break-down/).***