Source: Team_Talk
Town skipper misses Blades battle
Bruce lasted just 39 minutes of the humiliating 4-0 defeat at home to Newcastle on Saturday before coming off with a groin injury and is set for a fortnight on the sidelines.
Town were already 3-0 down by the time 19-year-old Tommy Smith came on to replace Bruce and the teenager could partner Pim Balkestein at centre-half at Bramall Lane unless Gareth McAuley declares himself fit.
McAuley injured a calf while getting sent off against Nottingham
Forest recently and was not in the matchday 18 against Newcastle.
Keane may recall Pablo Counago or Jon Stead to his side after playing Tamas Priskin as a lone frontman against the Magpies, while winger Lee Martin is another option available to the under-pressure manager.
Midfielders Luciano Civelli and David Norris remain sidelined with long-term knee injuries while Ben Thatcher will not be considered after reporting late for training.
