Sheffield United ace sends Nottingham Forest 'confidence' claim ahead of play-offs date

Sheffield United key man Sander Berge has warned Nottingham Forest that his teammates will not "hold back" when they meet in the Championship play-offs next Saturday.

A date between Forest and the Blades was confirmed on Saturday (May 7) when the Reds drew 1-1 at Hull City whilst Sheffield United romped to a 4-0 thrashing of title winners Fulham. Berge played an influential role in United's comfortable win at the weekend, grabbing a goal and an assist.

Berge has been a key part of the Blades' squad this season, contributing five goals and three assists from defensive midfield, but has really come to fruition in the final six months of the season having spent September to November in the treatment room with a hamstring injury.

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Speaking after his side's 4-0 win over Fulham, Berge told Sheffield United TV what he is expecting from Forest in what is certain to be an entertaining play-off fixture.

"Playing Forest, they have been a good side all year. They had a chance to go straight up," he said.

"In the play-offs you meet the best teams anyway and we are for sure one of those. We don't hold back to any one of our opponents, we are very confident going into the game.

"We know what they will come with but obviously after today's game it's just about bringing the same energy and confidence into it. We are in the play-offs and that's what we have dreamt about all season, so now it's just to cherish the moment and make the most of it."