Leo Hjelde
22-Year-Old
Sheffield United
The Championship
Loaned to Sheffield United
Hjelde has completed a loan move from Sunderland AFC to Sheffield United until the end of the season, his parent club announced. "Leo is motivated to play games, and we wanted to ensure his next opportunity matched his ambitions and our own. We know Sheffield United well and feel this can be a positive collaboration for all three parties. We wish Leo the best of luck for the second half of the season," said Kristjaan Speakman.
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Hjelde returned to full fitness following his Achilles surgery last summer and will now hope to find some increased playing time and further experience in the Championship during his loan to Sheffield United until the end of the season. Hjelde has made 30 appearances to date for the Black Cats and helped the team promote to the Premier League last campaign.
Hjelde returned to full fitness following his Achilles surgery last summer and will now hope to find some increased playing time and further experience in the Championship during his loan to Sheffield United until the end of the season. Hjelde has made 30 appearances to date for the Black Cats and helped the team promote to the Premier League last campaign.
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Expected to play with youth team
Hjelde (Achilles) is expected to play with Sunderland U21 in Thursday's clash against Sporting Lisbon, coach Regis Le Bris said in the press conference. "He will be involved in tonight's Under-21 fixture against Sporting Lisbon at the Stadium of Light."
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Running but won't return yet
Hjelde (Achilles) is back on the grass but won't be an option before the October international break, manager Regis Le Bris told media during his pre-match press conference Thursday. "Leo is now running."
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Return takes longer than expected
Hjelde (achilles) will remain out for the time being due to injury, coach Regis Le Bris said in the press conference, according to the Northern Echo. "Leo has struggled with his Achilles and will be a bit longer than expected as well. He had the surgery for both (of his Achilles) and worked hard last season to be connected with the squad, even if it was painful. But now, like Dennis, he has to rest completely to be able to connect with the squad again later."
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Will miss start of 2025/26 season
Hjelde will miss the start of the 2025/26 season while rehabbing from an Achilles injury, the club announced Friday.
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