Injury expert shares Fulham update ahead of Leeds United FA Cup clash
Fulham are set to be without four players for their FA Cup clash against Leeds United on Tuesday, according to injury expert, Ben Dinnery.
Big-money signing Joao Palhinha picked up his tenth booking of the season against Wolves at the weekend and will miss the game against Leeds.
According to Dinnery, Aleksandar Mitrovic is currently out with a thigh injury and is not expected to return until 6 March at the earliest (Premier Injuries Website).
Tom Cairney and Neeskens Kebano are also “ruled out” of the clash in West London (28 February).
Tough test
This promises to be an extremely tough test for Javi Gracia’s side and despite their lowly league position, this is certainly a game they should be looking to win. FA Cup runs for Leeds United have been few and far between in recent years and the game in West London provides them with a chance to put a run of wins together.
They have struggled to maintain any sort of consistency so far this season, and a cup run could coincide with an upturn in their Premier League form. Survival is obviously the main goal for the Whites, but keeping a winning feeling in and around the club is vitally important.
The Spaniard has made a good start to life at Elland Road, with the win over Southampton taking Leeds out of the bottom three. Everton and Bournemouth have fallen back into the relegation zone as it promises to be a chaotic battle to secure Premier League survival.
In other Leeds United news, check out our player ratings from the win over Southampton.
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