3 things we clearly learnt about Sheffield United after their 2-1 defeat to Forest

Sheffield United are facing an uphill task to reach the Championship play-off final later this month following their defeat to Nottingham Forest yesterday.

The Blades would have been hoping to secure a positive result in front of their supporters at Bramall Lane after setting up a clash with the Reds last weekend by beating Fulham on the final day of the regular season.

However, it was Forest who created more chances during the game as they clinched victory on their travels.

The visitors opened the scoring in the first-half as Jack Colback slotted an effort past Wes Foderingham.

Following the break, Brennan Johnson doubled Forest’s advantage.

After John Egan produced a fine block to prevent Johnson from scoring a third for the Reds, Sander Berge effectively kept United in the tie by scoring a header in stoppage-time.

Here, we have decided to reflect on this clash by taking a look at three things we clearly learnt about Sheffield United after their 2-1 defeat to Forest…

Berge’s goal could prove to be a crucial moment for the Blades in this tie…

With Forest seemingly easing towards a 2-0 victory which would have provided them with some margin for error heading into the return leg at the City Ground, the Blades needed someone to step up to the mark in the closing stages of the game.

After winning a free-kick in stoppage-time, United managed to reduce the deficit thanks to an effort from Berge who headed home from close range.

Having recorded a relatively impressive WhoScored match rating of 7.28 in this fixture, Berge will now be tasked with helping his side make a positive start to Tuesday’s clash.

The Blades will unquestionably put their opponents under a great deal of pressure if they score the opening goal in this