A RESUMPTION of the superb match-winning momentum that has thrust Sheffield United right into the Championship title race could not temper the gutwrenching body blow of Paul Coutts’ horror injury.
The Blades, who had thrashed Hull 4-1 two weekends ago, continued their superb return to the second tier with victory over Burton at the Pirelli Stadium.
But manager Chris Wilder admitted his players were numb after seeing influential midfielder Coutts break his leg late in first-half added time.
The 29-year-old fractured the tibia in his right leg as he was caught by Burton striker Marvin Sordell while attempting to get a shot away.
He was given gas and air as he lay stricken on the pitch and his club have confirmed the former Preston and Derby midfielder, who will undergo surgery next week, is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
Wilder didn’t accuse Sordell of any malice but understandably had the wind taken out of his sails by Coutts’ predicament.
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