David Prutton reacts to major Adam Forshaw injury blow at Leeds United
Leeds United have been dealt another injury blow with midfielder Adam Forshaw forced to spend a lengthy spell on the sideline.
Forshaw looks set to miss six weeks with a fractured kneecap which could spell the end of his campaign.
Sky Sports pundit David Prutton believes it’s a cruel blow for Leeds and the player himself at this stage in the season.
In his latest Yorskhire Evening Post column, he commented: “Jesse [Marsch] has confirmed that Kalvin Phillips will make his first start since injuring his hamstring in December but Leeds have lost Adam Forshaw to a fractured kneecap and it’s like any rhythm of a season in that when one player drops out another comes back.
“Adam was one of those players who was in a tricky situation that was really pulling his weight and I really feel for him with this injury.
“When you read the phrase ‘fractured kneecap’ you think ‘crikey’ but even six weeks is poor timing because, obviously, it negates the rest of this season and eats into the offseason for him.”
Big blow.
Prutton thinks it’s mixed emotions for Leeds fans who have a key player coming back but will now be without a real midfield driving force
Despite Phillips returning to full fitness, Forshaw could be a big loss to the Leeds midfield after settling in perfectly to Jesse Marsch’s system.
The 30-year-old has made 26 appearances this season and whilst he hasn’t been on the scoresheet from midfield, he is the unsung hero in the middle of the park and the type of player you need in your side – especially in a potential relegation battle.
Forshaw will be hoping that his teammates can get the job done tonight against Crystal Palace despite his absence in midfield.
Kalvin Phillips is set to return from the start for the first time since early December, which is bound to be a massive boost to Leeds’ chances of keeping their distance from the relegation zone.
In other Leeds United news, Aberdeen defender Calvin Ramsay could hold talks with Leeds United over a big summer transfer.