SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Sheffield Wednesday Manager Danny Rohl during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Leicester City at Hillsborough on November 29, 2023 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)
Tyrese Campbell is in selection contention for the Steel City Derby on Sunday, and approaches the fixture in fine form.
The Sheffield United striker’s goal in the reverse fixture made the difference as local bragging rights stayed on the red side of Sheffield.
Sheffield Wednesday have suffered an injury crisis in the preceding weeks to hosting the Blades, with notable absences especially across the backline. That will add to the fear of facing an in-form Campbell, who has scored three times in his last three Championship appearances to take his tally up to nine for the season at a rate of 0.71 goals per 90 minutes.
In light of the upcoming game at Hillsbrough, Football League World spoke exclusively to Don Goodman on Campbell’s prospects against the Owls’ makeshift defence.
Don Goodman backs Sheffield United’s Tyrese Campbell to score in Steel City derby
Goodman believes Wednesday’s defensive injury crisis will make it difficult for Danny Rohl’s side to contain Campbell. In Goodman’s view, a fully-fit and firing Campbell represents a formidable opponent for any Championship side, and more so Wednesday given the circumstances.
“I think a fit Tyrese Campbell is a handful for anybody in the division.” Goodman told FLW.
“With regards to Sheffield Wednesday and having a makeshift back four, they were struggling defensively even when they had all of their first choice defenders fit.”
“The defensive side of things has been a real struggle for them – I think only four teams have conceded more goals as them, Sheffield Wednesday.
