Leeds United fans fume at ‘nonsense’ Chris Wilder ‘mind games’ ahead of Sheffield United clash

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Leeds United meet Sheffield United on Monday night in what is set to be a season-defining game in the Championship.

Bramall Lane is set to host the spectacle as Chris Wilder and Daniel Farke meet once again.

Leeds won 2-0 against Sheffield United back in October, as the Blades will be out for revenge to try and retain top spot.

Position	Team	Played MP	Won W	Drawn D	Lost L	For GF	Against GA	Diff GD	Points Pts
1	LeedsLeeds	33	21	9	3	68	20	48	72
2	Sheff UtdSheffield Utd	33	22	6	5	47	23	24	70
3	BurnleyBurnley	33	17	14	2	39	9	30	65
4	SunderlandSunderland	33	17	11	5	50	30	20	62

Wilder might have been handed an early upper hand as Manor Solomon is a doubt for Leeds, as it could be a vital loss at this point in the season.

However, Wilder might have confirmed that Sheffield United have their own worries ahead of Leeds, but do they actually?

Chris Wilder suggests trio could return for Leeds United clash

The mind games will have certainly begun with both camps, but this game means more to the Blades.

Of course, Leeds will want the win, but judging by both run-ins, the Whites are more favoured for promotion.

After Jayden Bogle’s move to Leeds from Sheffield in the summer, Wilder praised Bogle ahead of Monday’s bout, but suggested it’s ‘game on’.

Wilder confirmed in his pre-match press conference on Thursday that Kieffer Moore, Tom Cannon, and Gustavo Hamer could all be set for a return but you never know when he’s telling the truth.

“They’re ticking along nicely, so we’ll give them as long as possible,” Wilder said.

“We’ll wait and see. This is an early press conference so we’ve still got today, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and even the lead-up to Monday to give them every opportunity to make the event.

“We’re working around the clock to make sure they’re available, we’re confident they will be.”

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Leeds fans react to Wilder’s ‘mind games’ and ‘nonsense’

Whites fans are all too familiar with the Blades boss’ tricks, as Wilder claimed no one is better than Leeds which is a controversial claim by a rival manager.

This has lead to the Leeds faithful reacting on X to Wilder’s comments, as they see right through the Sheffield United manager.

@Stephen_LUFC: “I’m sure Farke will fall for that nonsense. Of course, they’ll be available.”

@AaacccccCcc: “Hard to know how much of it is Wilder mind games saying they will all likely be fit – the reality may be that Hamer will play despite his hamstring issues. Not really fussed if Moore and Cannon are fit or not, but Hamer will be a risk for them if not fully fit.”

@delwright21: “We all know they were rested (smirked face emoji)”

@JamesGibbo11: “Confident because he made up the injuries?”

@michael24432973: “They aren’t playing (winky face emoji)”

@Mickmoon1557156: “Wilder playing mind games already.”

Whether they are mind games or not, one thing is for certain, it’s going to be a cracker of a match.