Injury expert shares Leeds United update ahead of FA Cup clash v Fulham
Leeds United are set to be without six players for their FA Cup clash against Fulham on Tuesday, according to injury expert, Ben Dinnery.
Rodrigo is a long-term absentee and is not expected to return until the start of April at the earliest. It’s a similar scenario for Stuart Dallas, who is also recovering from a long-term setback (Premier Injuries website).
Pascal Struijk and Luis Sinisterra are both sidelined at present and Dinnery doesn’t expect either player to return until 4 March at the earliest. Archie Gray and Adam Forshaw are also “ruled out”.
Change of fortune
All Leeds fans would welcome an extended run in the FA Cup.
It’s been far too long and Javi Gracia could use the competition as a springboard to turn Leeds’ Premier League fortunes around. The win over Southampton was a nervy affair, but the three points were an absolute must.
With Bournemouth and Everton both losing, the relegation battle will continue to swing one way and another throughout the remainder of the season. Winning is a habit and Gracia should be looking to put a strong side out at Craven Cottage.
Marco Silva’s men will certainly provide a stern test and are enjoying a sensational campaign to date. They only returned to the Premier League this season and have laid down the blueprint of how to compete consistently in the top half of the table without spending extortionate amounts of money.
Leeds’ fortunes in the FA Cup appear to have turned around slightly this season and Gracia will be desperate for that to continue on Tuesday evening (28 February).
In other Leeds United news, check out our player ratings from the win over Southampton.
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