Paul Heckingbottom offers hopeful injury update on Sheffield Utd stalwart

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom says that he is of the opinion that Chris Basham will return to the playing fold before the end of the season and still play a part in their play-off push.

The Blades have been struck by a lengthy injury list at a crucial time of the campaign but will be hoping that they will get some key members of the playing squad back in the near future, as they aim to finish inside the top six.

Basham is certainly one play who will have plenty to offer if he is fit enough for the final matches and, according to Heckingbottom, his rehab period is going to plan and he should, all being well, return before the end of the season.

Quoted by the Blades on Twitter, Heckingbottom said:

“I’ll be disappointed if Bash isn’t back this season.

Progressing as we expect. Working where we want him to be. Keep going and keep pushing, hopefully he’ll still have an important part to play.”

Paul Heckingbottom on Bash.