View: Leeds United could be set for Raphinha disaster v Wolves as COVID rumours go out of control

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18 Mar 2022, 9:40 am

Leeds United could be set for a disaster already in the build-up to the Premier League clash against Wolves this evening (18 March).

COVID rumours have started to swirl on social media, with Raphinha the latest said to have contracted the virus at Thorp Arch.

The Brazilian is said to be missing from the trip to Molineux, in what would be a huge blow to Jesse Marsch and the Whites.

Looking through Twitter, there has been no official confirmation but fans have gone into overdrive with the rumours.

A so-called in the know Twitter account shared that the Brazilian had COVID, and they also shared when Illan Meslier had the virus last season despite no mention of it at the time.

Had a dig through the forum and he doesn't have much of an ITK history but called Casilla starting 4 days before the game.

There was no prior news that Meslier would miss the game either (it was that gameweek Meslier + Johnstone both didn't play). https://t.co/oiNNgm3Q6D pic.twitter.com/mRz6ppNBS4
— FPL Focal (@FPLFocal) March 18, 2022

Please, no.

There have been big question marks surrounding Raphinha and his attitude recently, but he responded perfectly against Norwich.

After setting up Joe Gelhardt for the winner, the South American fell to his knees and was also in tears at the final whistle.

That is not the attitude of someone who has packed his bags and is looking for the exit and is more than ready for the fight.

We need our best players, and Raphinha will be full of fight after shining against Norwich and will want to back it up this evening.

Imagine he is available, and with Kalvin Phillips and Liam Cooper back too, it would be a huge boost for the Whites and Marsch.

If not, could we wave goodbye to three points? We hope not.

In other Leeds United news, Andrea Radrizzani has broken his silence on Twitter sharing when he will leave the club

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