Leeds United Team News Page 48 - Soccer

Liam Cooper - Hopeful to face Chelsea Cooper (undisclosed) returned to training Tuesday and is a late test for Wednesday's match against Chelsea, according to manager Jesse Marsch.

Impact Cooper missed the last two matches with an unknown injury, but he's apparently close to fitness and could feature Wednesday. If fit, he should move back into the starting XI and that'd likely change a few other spots with right-back and defensive midfield in flux for Wednesday's match.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Liam Cooper - Battling knee issue Cooper wasn't in the squad for Sunday's match against Arsenal because of a knee issue, according to manager Jesse Marsch. "Liam Cooper is still feeling his knee a little bit and we...

Impact Cooper missed his second-straight match Sunday and will be a doubt Wednesday against Chelsea. He was supposedly fine and training last week, but something brewed up over the weekend. Robin Koch and Diego Llorente started at center-back in the loss to Arsenal.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kalvin Phillips - Makes five tackles Phillips took an off target shots, crossed once accurately and made five tackles (winning one) during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Arsenal.

Impact Phillips was held off the scoresheet from his role in the defensive midfield for Leeds. The midfielder's five tackles were the team-high total in the loss.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Harrison - Leader with three crosses Harrison crossed three times inaccurately during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Arsenal.

Impact Harrison was held off the scoresheet as Leeds found just one goal on Sunday. The attacker didn't shoot or create a chance but his three crosses led Leeds in the loss.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Illan Meslier - Beaten twice in loss Meslier allowed two goals while making seven saves during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Arsenal.

Impact Meslier allowed two goals in the opening ten minutes as Leeds dropped all three points on Sunday. The keeper has now allowed 74 goals in 35 league starts while his seven saves upped his season total to 134.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Llorente - Third goal of year Llorente scored a goal with his lone shot while blocking a shot, making an interception, a tackle and five clearances during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Arsenal.

Impact Llorente found the back of the net in the 66th minute scoring Leeds' lone goal. The goal was the third of the season for the defender as he finished with team-high totals in blocks, interceptions and clearances in the loss.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Firpo - Second assist of season Firpo had an assist while crossing twice inaccurately, creating two chances, making an interception, five tackles (winning four) and two clearances during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Arse...

Impact Firpo set up Diego Llorente in the 66th minute assisting Leeds' lone goal. The assist was the second of the season for the fullback as he finished with team-high totals in chances created, interceptions and tackles in the loss.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Marsch: 'Fatal errors' doomed Leeds United v. Arsenal ' Premier League

MAY 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Arsenal v. Leeds United ' PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS ' 5/8/2022

MAY 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Diego Llorente grabs Leeds United lifeline against Arsenal ' Premier League

MAY 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Eddie Nketiah grabs his, Arsenal's second goal v. Leeds United ' Premier League

MAY 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Luke Ayling - Sent off Sunday Ayling was shown a straight red card in the first half of Sunday's match with Arsenal.

Impact Ayling was shown a red card following a VAR review for serious foul play. The red card likely means that the season is over for the defender pending if the sending off results in a three match ban, which Leeds will likely appeal.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Liam Cooper - Not in squad Sunday Cooper is not in the match day squad to face Arsenal on Sunday.

Impact Cooper was initial reported to be available by manager Jesse Marsch, but didn't make the squad Sunday. The defender will hope to return for a mid week clash with Chelsea on Wednesday.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Liam Cooper - Available against Arsenal Cooper (undisclosed) trained Friday and manager Jesse Marsch "thinks the defender will play" Sunday at Arsenal.

Impact This is a good sign for Cooper, who was a late scratch last weekend with an unknown issue. If he can't start, Pascal Struijk would likely get the call again, but it appears like Cooper will be ready to make the XI in a tough trip to Arsenal.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Bamford - Back on training pitch Bamford (foot) "has been on the training pitch" and the team remains "cautiously optimistic," according to manager Jesse Marsch.

Impact Bamford has been on the training pitch, but this isn't an overly positive update on the striker's status for Sunday's match. He'll likely need another week on the pitch before he has a chance for minutes and even then, he's not expected to move immediately back into the starting XI given his extended absence.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leeds' Dallas faces 'lengthy period' out after knee injury Stuart Dallas faces a “lengthy period” on the sidelines after the Leeds United utility man sustained a knee injury in Saturday’s 4-0 defeat...

MAY 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Stuart Dallas - Suffers femoral fracture Dallas suffered a femoral fracture during Saturday's loss to Manchester City.

Impact Dallas was stretchered off the pitch after a collision with the cause now being revealed as a fractured femur. Dallas will undergo surgery and further testing with a length absence expected.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reaction to Manchester City's 4-0 win vs. Leeds United ' ESPN FC

APRIL 30, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Pep Guardiola: Manchester City delivered v. dangerous Leeds side ' Premier League

APRIL 30, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Jesse Marsch fired up by Leeds United fans despite loss to City ' Premier League

APRIL 30, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Leeds United v. Manchester City ' PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS ' 4/30/2022

APRIL 30, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Nathan Ake gives Manchester City two-goal cushion against Leeds United ' Premier League

APRIL 30, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Rodri races Manchester City into the lead against Leeds United ' Premier League

APRIL 30, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Illan Meslier - Concedes four more goals Meslier allowed four goals while making two saves during Saturday's 4-0 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Meslier allowed a goal in the first half and three in the second as Leeds dropped all three points. The keeper has now allowed 72 goals in 34 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 127.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Harrison - Sends in two crosses Harrison crossed twice inaccurately during Saturday's 4-0 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Harrison was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Leeds were shutout on Saturday. The attacker didn't shoot or create a chance while his two crosses were the second most on the team in the loss.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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