Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder said Friday he was "numb" after the death of his former player George Baldock, who drowned in a swimming pool this week.

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says he has been left ‘stunned and numb’ following the tragic death of his former player George Baldock. The football world was left shocked on Wednesday when it emerged that Baldock, 31, passed away at his home in Athens after drowning while swimming in his pool.

Speaking to my wife, and I think it's quite matter of fact, I think we're getting to that age where we're going to more and more funerals. And obviously through your life, you lose people you love and you respect.

During Sheffield United’s promotions and their celebrated Premier League run, Baldock consistently stood up against some of the top talents in the game, from Wilfried Zaha to Raheem Sterling, and Jack Grealish, and Son Heung-min, and he delivered stellar performances week in and week out.

Baldock left Bramall Lane for Panathinaikos in the summer after making 219 appearances for the Blades, with the majority of them coming under the leadership of Wilder, who is in h