Chris Wilder defends substitution choices in Sheffield United loss to Norwich

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder defended his tactical decisions during the club's 3-1 defeat to Norwich. Wilder opted to withdraw Romello Donovan and Ben Brereton-Diaz late in the match while the team trailed, a move that prompted questions regarding his late-game strategy. The manager dismissed criticism of the changes, noting that both players had reached their physical limits after exerting significant energy on the pitch. Wilder emphasized that he could not risk keeping the pair on for the full 95 minutes given the team's congested fixture schedule and the threat of opponents exploiting gaps in the defense. Despite the substitutions, the manager maintained that the players had contributed to the team's control of the game before fatigue necessitated their removal. The loss leaves Sheffield United searching for consistency as the squad continues to manage player workloads throughout the current season.

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