The U’s are looking to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat at home to Birmingham City on Saturday, Bloomfield’s first defeat as head coach.
Blades boss Wilder was in charge of Oxford for six years, guiding the club back into the football league before leaving in 2014.
“Incredible,” was the word Bloomfield used to describe Wilder’s career.
Matt Bloomfield celebrates terrific first Oxford United win (Image: ©Jason Dawson)
“What an incredibly experienced manager. Been there, seen it, done it, had great success.
“Someone who, in my career and my position, I look up to.
“I think, as a guy and a manager, I think he’s fantastic.
“We’re really respectful of our opposition, but we’re also really pleased with what we’ve done since we’ve come in.”
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Chris Wilder was the recipient of high praise from Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield ahead of their clash with Sheffield United (Image: Steven Paston/PA Wire)
Some key names were missing against Blues; Brian De Keersmaecker, Jack Currie, and January signing Jin-woo Jeon all out through injury.
With De Keersmaecker missing for a couple of weeks, there is a possibility of a return for the other two at Bramall Lane.
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“We’ll have to give them until this afternoon to make a final decision on both of them.”
Oxford United midfielder Jamie McDonnell is a doubt for the Sheffield United game (Image: ©Jason Dawson)
Elsewhere, Jamie McDonnell is not so lucky.
“McDonnell is a big doubt.
“We obviously had to take him off at half time. We have to give him the rest of the day. He’s a doubt.”