Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom has said that Billy Sharp is ‘closer’ to returning to action in time for the play-off semi-final vs Nottingham Forest.
The veteran striker has missed the last two league games with a calf injury but is working hard to get back to fitness. The club captain has scored 14 times in the Championship this season and is the Blades' only recognised striker within the squad.
Attacking midfielder Iliman Ndiaye has been playing as a stand-in striker with good effect. The 22-year-old has been on the scoresheet in each of the Blades’ last three games, scoring and providing an assist in the final day 4-0 win over champions Fulham.
