Sheffield United: Opening day opponents left reeling by another set-back
News of Brooks' predicament comes following confirmation that defender Dan Gosling will also sit out the game against United after damaging a hip. He entered hospital over the weekend and, to make matters worse, £13m signing Lloyd Kelly is also undergoing treatment to alleviate a ligament problem.
United complete their pre-season schedule with a visit to Ligue 1 outfit Stade de Reims this weekend. The match, which takes place on Saturday, is scheduled to kick-off at 5.30pm (CET). A number of United's most recent new signings, including Callum Robinson and Ravel Morrison, could all feature.
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Hide Ad"We'd have preferred a home friendly to finish off but that's not possible so we are travelling to France for a very competitive fixture against a good team," Wilder said, acknowledging he would have preferred to play at least one warm-up game at Bramall Lane. "It will give us another opportunity to test ourselves against top flight European opposition."