Ruben Selles in line for major Sheffield United surprise, Wilder favourite could finally be dropped

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Sheffield United boss Ruben Selles will be keen to change up his team selection for the trip to Ipswich Town, and a key attacking alteration could be made.

Sheffield United travel to Ipswich Town on Friday night, as two winless sides look to fight against the pressure.

Both teams have suffered their own woes, with Sheffield United notably sitting rock-bottom of the Championship with zero points.

Pressure is on Ruben Selles to turn around the dire start to the 2025/26 Championship season, and many of the issues stem from their difficulties in front of goal.

As a result of this prominent concern for Selles, he could be in line to make a key attacking change, as one out-of-form forward drops to the bench for the first time this season.

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Ruben Selles could drop Tyrese Campbell in favour of Danny Ings

Sheffield United have found the back of the net once in the league, which raises clear concerns after the abysmal start to the campaign.

This raises concerns for Sheffield United striker Tyrese Campbell, who has bagged the Blades’ only goal of the Championship season, but has still looked off the pace in recent weeks.

Campbell played a crucial role last season under Chris Wilder, with the former Blades boss, via the club website, describing him as a ‘talent’ who ‘worked extremely hard’. However, he has been unable to hit those heights this season.

This could see Ruben Selles make the bold call to start Danny Ings, who will hopefully be up to speed following the international break.

Since the start of the 2023/24 season, Ings has only started four league games, so it would be a surprise if Selles turned towards him ahead of the out-of-form Campbell.

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Tyrese Campbell stats in 2025/26 for Sheffield United

So far in 2025/26, Tyrese Campbell has outperformed his xG, having scored once from an expected 0.78. That makes it clear that the service he has received has been nonexistent, as opposed to him being sluggish in front of goal, although he has missed two big chances, according to SofaScore.

Campbell has struggled to get into goalscoring opportunities this season, and it is hoped that Danny Ings could provide this.

Last time out against Middlesbrough saw Campbell particularly struggle, having astonishingly made just nine touches of the ball before he was hooked in the 69th minute.

Ruben Selles needs a significant change upfront, and after the previous showing against Middlesbrough, it is the best time for the Sheffield United boss to roll the dice.