Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom has outlined the condition of his squad this week.

The under pressure head coach knows that his side must get a positive result against Manchester United at the weekend.

The Blades are in relegation trouble, while United are looking to move above their current mid-table position.

Heckingbottom will be hoping to have George Baldock and Ben Osborn play in the game, at least off the bench.

Speaking to reporters, Heckingbottom said: “George is getting closer, Oz has been back in doing a few days with us this week. One or two coming back, which is good."

He then added: “I'd like to think so... George maybe not, Ozzy yeah. We are low on numbers so even if there is a chance for the bench for the last 15 minutes and it is not going to harm them, we will be using them.

“The blow for us is how long certain people have been out. It is across the board and I am frustrated it. You ask questions and point the finger because we can't accept it being across the board because there are clubs who are better off, so imagine the advantage they have got over us."