Antonio set to face late test

The player has been checkeddaily during his recovery process this week but the medics are determined to ensure there is absolutely no danger to him aggravating his hamstring injury by returning to action too early.

And with the squad having done well in his absence there is one lobby that believes it may be a good idea to give the striker another week to recover and allowing him to step up for the Villa match.

David Moyes will be guided by their final advice but we understand the player will be put through a test before the squad for the Blades match is named.

The club is giving little clue on injured players these days following a clampdown on leaks by the manager but it clearly makes sense that Mikey is to put through a late test at Rush Green.