Injury expert shares Leeds United update ahead of Premier League clash v Southampton
Leeds United are set to be without five players for their huge Premier League clash against Southampton on Saturday, according to injury expert Ben Dinnery.
Archie Gray and Adam Forshaw are closing in on their injury returns, but are not expected to be back until 28 February at the earliest (Premier Injuries website).
Rodrigo is a long-term absentee and will not feature until at least the start of April after suffering an ankle injury in the FA Cup win over Accrington. Stuart Dallas and Max Wober are also out of action.
New manager Javi Gracia will also be sweating over the fitness of Luis Sinisterra with Dinnery rating the winger’s chances of playing at “25 per cent”.
Massive
After last weekend’s defeat against Everton, this is simply a must-win. Gracia won’t have the luxury of getting used to his surroundings at Elland Road. The Saints are coming off an impressive win against Chelsea and will fancy their chances of getting a result in West Yorkshire.
A defeat will see Leeds plunge to the bottom of the Premier League table and potentially cut adrift from the all-important 17th spot. The defeat at Goodison Park has potentially forced the board’s hand.
Michael Skubala has impressed during his time in the Elland Road hot seat, but the chance to face Southampton with a fresh approach in the dugout could not be passed up.
The former Watford boss impressed during his spell at Vicarage Road, and like so many managers at the Championship club, was unfairly dismissed.
The task which faces him in West Yorkshire is on a completely different level and if he can keep Leeds up it will be without a doubt the most impressive achievement of his managerial career to date.
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