# SUFC News: Femi Seriki reflects on absence and explains why he’s ‘grateful’ to Wilder – The Star

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/sufc-news-femi-seriki-reflects-on-absence-and-explains-why-hes-grateful-to-wilder-the-star/
- Published: 2026-10-25T10:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-25T13:40:53+00:00
- Original publisher: 🔎 Sheffield
- Original article: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxQdEV2X3plcjFUYXZ5dWtwXzZnZHc0eFotMnZkTk5kdURMV1dkSHUwOHB5UkVPbzF4aVpTeWtBWFoyZFlXUFBZSDlxdTZvNE5HbTJua2VPVHBIUzJ2eEVzY19LU1IzSHhkNzRRQUtVSjhGZm1ibG9iZWFiNnZQRjVRc2t0LXE1cUI4MnRWcWlRak5FNGRGZEtYdGFqa1BRT21wYlJNWm5aU1hpcTA?oc=5
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, Sheffield

## Key points

- Seriki returned from his spell out in Sheffield United’s 1-1 draw with Derby.
- He credited teammates and Wilder’s backing for helping him stay positive.
- The right-back is aiming to regain full fitness and contribute to the team.

## Summary

Femi Seriki returned for Sheffield United on Saturday after several weeks out, coming off the bench in a 1-1 draw with Derby County. The right-back said support from teammates and the positive atmosphere around the club helped him through the frustration of being sidelined, while manager Chris Wilder’s backing made him feel grateful.

The 23-year-old had made only four appearances this season before entering the match in the 57th minute in place of Hamza Choudhury. Sheffield United had fallen behind to Bobby Clark, but Patrick Bamford’s fifth Championship goal of the season secured a point. Seriki said he was pleased to be back, attack from the right and create crosses as he works towards full fitness.

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