Sport nationLeeds United are preparing to face Southampton in their final match of the regular league season, but they have a number of players in the Thorp Arch treatment room. Patrick Bamford, Daniel James, and Connor Roberts are all currently sidelined with injuries, and their availability for the season finale is uncertain.
Bamford, the striker, was sorely missed in Friday’s humiliating 4-0 defeat to Queens Park Rangers. He travelled with the squad but was not deemed fit enough to be involved due to a knee injury. Manager Daniel Farke said that Bamford had a bruise that was still swollen and would probably be ready to go again in two or three days.
James, the Wales international, suffered an oblique abdominal tear in their 4-3 triumph at Middlesbrough last week. He has played more than 40 times for the Whites this season, scoring 13 goals and registering seven assists. Farke said that James would normally be ruled out for 2-3 weeks with this type of injury, but they are working hard to make him available for the Southampton match.
Roberts, the attacking right-back, has not figured since their 1-0 Elland Road reversal at the hands of Blackburn Rovers on April 13. He has been used sparingly since picking up an injury on international duty with Wales. Farke said that Roberts’ muscle showed a reaction after the last game during training this week and he will definitely miss the next two games, but there is a chance for him to be back for Southampton.
Pascal Struijk, the centre-back, has not featured since suffering a groin injury in the 2-1 loss at Preston North End on Boxing Day. Farke believes United have missed his aerial prowess from set pieces and leadership in the run-in. Struijk went under the knife in March and will not be available for selection again until next season.
Leeds United are currently second in the Championship, but they have lost three out of their last five matches and are no longer in control of their automatic promotion destiny. The Whites enter the final week of the regular league season still in second position thanks to Hull City scoring a dramatic late equaliser against Ipswich Town. But the Tractor Boys play their game in hand at Coventry City tomorrow night knowing they are four points away from sealing a return to the promised land.
The Whites host fourth-placed Southampton in their final match of the season, and they will be hoping to have some of their injured players back in action. Bamford, James, and Roberts are all key players for United, and their availability could be crucial in determining the outcome of the match.
Farke’s men have been struggling in recent weeks, and they were humiliated 4-0 by Queens Park Rangers on Friday. The defeat was their heaviest of the campaign, and it has left them sweating on their promotion hopes. United have missed Bamford’s goalscoring prowess and James’ creativity in midfield, and they will be hoping to have them back in action soon.
Roberts has been used sparingly since his injury, but he is a key player for United and his availability could be crucial in the final match of the season. Struijk’s absence has also been felt, and United have missed his leadership and aerial ability in the run-in.
Leeds United are hoping to have some of their injured players back in action for their final match of the season, but it remains to be seen whether they will be fit enough to play. Bamford, James, and Roberts are all key players for United, and their availability could be crucial in determining the outcome of the match.
The Whites are currently second in the Championship, but they have lost three out of their last five matches and are no longer in control of their automatic promotion destiny. The Tractor Boys play their game in hand at Coventry City tomorrow night knowing they are four points away from sealing a return to the promised land.
United host fourth-placed Southampton in their final match of the season, and they will be hoping to have some of their injured players back in action. The Saints have been in good form recently, and they will be looking to finish the season strongly.
Leeds United are hoping to have some of their injured players back in action for their final match of the season, but it remains to be seen whether they will be fit enough to play. Bamford, James, and Roberts are all key players for United, and their availability could be crucial in determining the outcome of the match.
The Whites are currently second in the Championship, but they have lost three out of their last five matches and are no longer in control of their automatic promotion destiny. The Tractor Boys play their game in hand at Coventry City tomorrow night knowing they are four points away from sealing a return to the promised land.
United host fourth-placed Southampton in their final match of the season, and they will be hoping to have some of their injured players back in action. The Saints have been in good form recently, and they will be looking to
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