The entire Sheffield United squad can perhaps be classed as underrated, especially at the start of the season
2. John Fleck
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Fleck has been one of the unsung heroes of Sheffield United's remarkable season
Sheffield United are unquestionably the success story of the Premier League season thus far - touted as one of the favourites for relegation at the start of the season, they currently occupy the fifth spot in the table and have European football firmly in their sights. Manager Chris Wilder’s innovative approach to play with overlapping center-backs has brought defenders like Jack O’Connell and Chris Basham into the limelight, while midfielder John Lundstram is one of the finds of the season (and not just in the Fantasy Premier League). However, one of the most underrated parts of Sheffield’s unconventional setup is the Scottish midfielder John Fleck, who has been quietly effective in taking the Blades where they are today.
The ex-Rangers man is integral to the way Sheffield United play, contributing both offensively and defensively. While his partner in midfield Lundstram grabbed all the headlines for his goals at the start of the season, Fleck has chipped in with five of his own, with two assists to boot. The 28-year-old has also featured in seven clean sheets, highlighting his importance in the team. If the Blades are to secure European football for next season, much of it will be down to Fleck’s consistent displays in midfield, which deserve more recognition than they receive currently.
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Vaibhav Joshi
Vaibhav is a European and international football journalist who writes post-match articles for Sportskeeda. A post-graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication, he boasts a total experience of 6 years and has worked for reputed websites such as Times Internet and Men's Health India.
Vaibhav's journey as a football fan began after he was left impressed by the fast-paced action and the gripping storylines of the 2002 FIFA World Cup. He admires Kaka's elegance and determination, while his favorite manager is Sir Alex Ferguson due to the Scotsman's decision-making, vision and man-management abilities. He is also a passionate Manchester United supporter, and believes that Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland could create a historic rivalry similar to the Ronaldo-Messi one.
Vaibhav always cross-checks his information from a number of trustworthy websites and relies on his creative writing skills to produce compelling content. His exploits in journalism have led him to interviewing Indian footballers Robin Singh and Eugeneson Lyngdoh in his career so far.
Vaibhav’s favorite FIFA World Cup moment is Andres Iniesta's tribute to Daniel Jarque in the final of the 2010 edition. When not writing, he likes to read murder mysteries and watch stand-up comedy.
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