Sheffield United boss is sweating on the fitness of Stephen McGinn and Jose Baxter for the trip to Aston Villa in the FA Cup on Saturday.
Both suffered ankle injuries in the defeat at Walsall on Wednesday and will be assessed ahead of the game.
On loan Liverpool midfielder Conor Coady is available for United, his loan at Bramall Lane expiring after the game.
Defender Simon Lappin has returned to Cardiff City after his loan spell with the club finished after the game with Walsall.
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert may contemplate resting a number of first team regulars after the hectic festive period.
Ciaran Clark is back in the squad after he missed the trip to Sunderland on Wednesday through suspension.
Christian Benteke returned for Villa at Sunderland and he could start again as he looks to find his form in front of goal having gone eleven games without a goal.
Ron Vlaar is not expected to be risked by Lambert after he suffered a re-occurrence of a calf injury in the win at Sunderland.
Joe Bennett remains on the sidelines with a back injury.
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