Yahoo Sports Souttar injury blow for Sheffield United
Harry Souttar's season is over after he ruptured an Achilles tendon during Sheffield United's Boxing Day defeat by Burnley.
The on-loan centre-back, a key figure in the Blades' push for automatic promotion this season, will return to parent club Leicester City for treatment.
Souttar had to be helped from the pitch after sustaining the injury.
And after Sunday's draw with West Bromwich Albion, manager Chris Wilder told BBC Radio Sheffield: "Harry Souttar goes back to Leicester now, he's snapped his achilles and is out for the season so that's a big blow for us.
"He's been amazing, his partnership with Anel [Ahmedhodzic] and with Jack [Robinson] as well. He's been outstanding and is a great personality to work with, a great character.
"I'm devastated for him. He loved it here and he's absolutely gutted. I spoke to him the day after Boxing Day, but we have to get on with it and show what we're all about."
Wilder said the loss of Souttar may influence the club's plans in the January transfer window.
He added: "We've had conversations about after the 27 of December and they are ongoing positive conversations with the owners to sensibly help the group, and the supporters, in terms of having a strong second half of the season.
"I like the chemistry of the group but players need resting."
