Leeds United squad tipped to switch off by Sky pundit amid Premier League schedule development
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Paul Robinson is divided on whether or not a two-week gap in the schedule is a good or bad thing for in-form Leeds United.
Jesse Marsch’s men have built up a real head of steam in recent weeks, winning three and drawing one of their last four Premier League matches to move nine points clear of the relegation zone.
However, their 3-0 win at Watford is being followed up by a 16-day break before the Whites face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday, 25 April.
Robinson admits there’s a worry Leeds could lose their momentum in that time but he also says there’s a silver lining in the fact that Marsch’s men will be well-rested before their final six games.
“It’s a shame because they’ve got the momentum but in a way, it’s good after the result they got last weekend,” Robinson told MOT Leeds News.
“It’s a time when they can maybe relax and switch off for a couple of days and build up towards the finish of the season.
“I don’t think it’s come at a bad time for them.
“Yes, they’ve got momentum but they’ve had a lot of games and to have that break now, off the back of such an important win, I don’t think it’ll do them any harm.”
Leeds have a tricky run of fixtures on the horizon.
After Palace, they have consecutive fixtures against Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea.
Leeds then finish the season by playing Brighton and Brentford.
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