Oxford United is facing two additional injury issues ahead of their match against Sheffield United, with both players missing the previous game against Birmingham.
Sheffield United also experienced injuries during their draw at Millwall but will welcome back three players from suspension.
Oxford United Team and Injury Updates for Sheffield United Match
Current Injury News for Oxford United
Hidde ter Avest – Hamstring
Defender Hidde ter Avest is expected to return this month, but the club has not provided a specific date yet.
Nik Prelec – Groin
Loanee Nik Prelec remains out due to a groin injury and will be sidelined for a while longer.
Tyler Goodrham – Ankle
Academy graduate Tyler Goodrham will not play again this season following ankle surgery.
Jamie Donley – Shoulder
January signing Jamie Donley is also out with a shoulder injury he sustained on his debut against MK Dons.
Jack Currie – Ankle
Defender Jack Currie is a new addition to the injury list with an ankle injury, but he could be fit by the weekend.
Brian De Keersmaecker – Shoulder
Another recent injury concerns Brian De Keersmaecker, who is expected to be unavailable for about a month due to a shoulder issue.
Jeon Jin-woo – Concussion
January signing Jeon Jin-woo will miss the upcoming match due to a concussion suffered during training.
Sheffield United Injury Updates
Jairo Riedewald – Hamstring
Defensive midfielder Jairo Riedewald is out for a couple of weeks following a hamstring injury sustained in the defeat against Charlton.
Sam McCallum – ACL
Sheffield United faced a setback when left-back Sam McCallum had to leave the field with a suspected ligament injury, potentially sidelining him for the rest of the season.
Tom Davies – Hamstring
Midfielder Tom Davies also picked up a hamstring injury at Millwall, adding to his previous injury concerns since joining the team.
Returning Players for Sheffield United
Djibril Soumare, Japhet Tanganga, and Patrick Bamford are available to play after serving their suspensions.