Leeds duo Raphinha and Jamie Shackleton could feature v Norwich
Leeds United lost 2-0 against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup clash on Tuesday night at the Emirates Stadium.
The visitors were dominant in the first half and kept the game 0-0 at the break. However, goals from Calum Chambers and Eddie Nketiah made sure Arsenal progress through to the next round.
After the match, Marcelo Bielsa has provided a positive injury update on two Leeds players – Raphinha and Jamie Shackleton – as relayed by Yorkshire Evening Post journalist, Graham Smyth on Twitter.
Both Raphinha and Shackleton missed the EFL Cup clash on Tuesday night, but Bielsa has confirmed the duo is set to feature against Norwich City this weekend at Carrow Road.
Smyth wrote: “Marcelo Bielsa says Leeds don’t think Raphinha and Shackleton’s knocks will affect their participation on Sunday at Norwich.”
Massive game
Raphinha joined Patrick Bamford, Luke Ayling, Junior Firpo and Robin Koch on the treatment table last week during their 1-1 draw against Wolves.
The Brazilian has been brilliant for the Whites this season, and losing him for a lengthy spell would have been a massive blow, especially at a time when Leeds are struggling to pick up points.
Shackleton, who has filled in for Ayling at right-back, was also absent during the Carabao Cup tie, but he is expected to return against Norwich on Sunday.
Norwich are rock bottom in the Premier League with just two points on board. Leeds have struggled horribly this season, managing just one win thus far.
They are sitting just above the relegation zone, and the fixture could be seen as an early relegation three-pointer. Leeds have to win this game and get their season back on track.
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