Sheffield United boss Ruben Selles will be very wary over one issue that would cause more concern than the potential departure of Gus Hamer.
The Blades named Ruben Selles as Chris Wilder’s successor this summer, with new American owners COH Sports taking a different approach. The Blades named Ruben Selles as Chris Wilder’s successor this summer, with new American owners COH Sports taking a different approach.
There is a lot of pressure on Selles to deliver with this Sheffield United squad, fueled by COH Sports’ discontent with a third-place result before missing the Championship play-offs.
The OPTA supercomputer predicted that Sheffield United will win the league, however such a feat is unlikely given the Blades’ lackluster transfer dealings.
Sheffield United boss Ruben Selles has a squad unfit for promotion push amid defence concerns
Following Sheffield United’s defeat to Bristol City, it was clear that preseason preparations had not gone well. The Blades did not look like a squad that would compete for promotion this season, which is due to their inability to replace Anel Ahmedhodzic thus far.
Many Blades fans blamed Ruben Selles’ tactical setup at Sheffield United for his team’s inability to stop Bristol City, but the Spaniard delivered consistent and successful defensive performances during his half-season with Hull City.
Selles has criticized Sheffield United’s recruiting, and there is no question that he was referring to the flimsy defensive choices he has available.
Sheffield United faces the prospect of losing Gus Hamer, perhaps their most influential player, although this is considerably less terrifying than their current centre-back dilemma.
Ruben Selles’ defensive record at Hull City
After taking over Hull City in December, it was evident that Ruben Selles faced a monumental assignment in resolving the Tigers’ attacking difficulties while also putting a stop to the quantity of goals conceded under Tim Walter.
Selles was effective in tightening up the defence, allowing only 27 goals in 27 games in charge of the Tigers, a fantastic record for a team that looked destined for relegation when he took over.
Charlie Hughes, a powerful centre-back who Sheffield United wanted to sign this summer, was able to offer Hull City with defensive consistency.
It is evident that Selles has a plan that could work at Sheffield United, but he sorely needs the support to succeed.
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