Leo Hjelde and Junior Firpo could return for Leeds United v Watford – Ben Dinnery
Leeds United duo Leo Hjelde and Junior Firpo could return for the Premier League showdown with Watford on Saturday.
That’s according to injury expert Ben Dinnery, who has shared that the defensive duo are both in contention at Vicarage Road.
Both have gone through serious injuries, with Hjelde needing surgery and Firpo missing since the loss against Aston Villa.
It would be a big boost to welcome back another two players.
Jamie Shackleton has also been a concern, but the week after is said to be more realistic for his return to the fold.
That would leave only Patrick Bamford and Tyler Roberts out, with Kalvin Phillips and Liam Cooper returning to full fitness.
Another new doubt would be Joe Gelhardt, who limped off with what is believed to be a dead leg against Crystal Palace under-23s on Monday [04 April].
Jesse Marsch will be delighted with that news, as it could mean he basically has his full squad to choose from now.
No excuses.
This also means that there are no excuses not to go to London, and put Watford to the sword in this huge showdown.
Picking up three points would move us to 33 and more importantly create a much bigger gap to the bottom three – possibly even double figures.
That could all but secure safety this season, but a defeat would drag us back into this relegation hell, obviously depending on what Burnley does against Everton tomorrow.
This is the last-chance saloon for Watford, with Leeds and Brentford to come at home in their next two, they will be going all out.
Marsch will want to count on every last man in his squad moving into a big month, so having Firpo and Hjelde back will be a nice boost.
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