Wilder on Baldock injury, international 'reset' and survival 'desire'
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Chris Wilder has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Fulham.
Here are the key lines from the Sheffield United manager:
George Baldock picked up a calf injury on international duty and it will be "touch and go" whether the Greece right-back is available for Saturday.
Forward Cameron Archer and midfielder Anis Slimane are "nearly ready" to return to the matchday squad.
He said the international break was "mentally really important because of the intensity" of fighting relegation and they are now "feeling refreshed".
On opponents Fulham: "They are a good side, we have all seen their performances. It is not like any other league where a home game is a guaranteed win. They possess quality in their ranks but hopefully after the break it is a reset for us."
He said "they still believe they can achieve survival" but the players "have to show desire".
On the Blades' poor home form, he added: "If we continue the way we have over the last four or five games at home then we have no chance. We have to be defensively tighter and it is something us as staff have addressed."
He said "they have let the supporters down" more than themselves, so it is about "giving them something to shout about" in a positive way at Bramall Lane from now on.
He said his meeting with club owner Prince Abdullah "was very positive" and they had talks about "the medium and long-term future of the club".
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