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Illan Meslier - Suffers injury against Wolves Meslier was subbed out of Friday's victory against Wolverhampton in the 55th minute after suffering an injury in a collision with Raul Jimenez, who was sent off for the challenge....

Impact Meslier was replaced by Kristoffer Klaesson on Friday, but more details about his injury will likely emerge after the game. He will have an extended period to recover during the international break before Leeds next plays in early April.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mateusz Klich - Comes off injured against Wolves Klich was subbed out just before halftime of Friday's victory against Wolverhampton after suffering a head injury.

Impact Klich was replaced by Charlie Cresswell as a concussion sub on Friday, as Leeds also lost Patrick Bamford (ankle), Diego Llorente (back) and Ilan Meslier (undisclosed) to injuries in the game. Leeds' next match will be April 2 after the international break.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Llorente - Comes off injured against Wolves Llorente was subbed out of Friday's victory against Wolverhampton in the 40th minute after suffering a back injury. He made a block and won one of one tackles in the match before b...

Impact Llorente was just one of four injury subs during the first half of Friday's game, and he was replaced by Robin Koch. He'll have some time to recover during the international break before Leeds' next game against Southampton in early April.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Bamford - Exits with another injury Bamford was forced off in the 23rd minute of Friday's match against Wolves with an ankle issue.

Impact It's yet another injury for Bamford, who can't seem to stay on the pitch this season. The hope is that it's not a major injury, as he was receiving just his second start since September. Fortunately, the international break is ahead and he'll have some time to recover ahead of the needs match for Leeds.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Moreno - In starting XI Friday Rodrigo (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Wolverhampton.

Impact Rodrigo left with a minor issue last week, but it looks like he's good to go, partly because Raphinha isn't even in the squad. The thought is that Rodrigo could be the first to get subbed off Friday if he's not completely fit.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raphinha - Out against Wolves Raphinha is not in the squad for Friday's match against Wolverhampton after testing positive for COVID-19.

Impact There were rumors about a possible illness for Raphinha ahead of Friday's match and it looks like that's the case. Jack Harrison is back in the starting XI and will likely be on the majority of set pieces with Stuart Dallas.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Is it time to unleash Joe Gelhardt? Gelhardt has played the equivalent of five full matches since August, but almost a fifth of his minutes have come in the past three matches

MARCH 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Junior Firpo - Given 3-5 week timeline Firpo will miss three-to-five weeks from the time of his knee injury, according to manager Jesse Marsch.

Impact Firpo suffered the injury March 10, so there's a chance he's back over the international break or a couple weeks later. He'd started four-straight matches prior to injury and his absence meant that Stuart Dallas had to return to left-back in the most recent contest.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Moreno - Expected to be ready Friday Rodrigo (undisclosed) is expected to be ready for Friday's match against Wolves after leaving in the 60th minute last weekend, according to manager Jesse Marsch.

Impact There's a real chance Rodrigo misses the starting XI Friday given that he needed a scan on his injury and it's possibly related to a prior one. That being the case, there's a chance Jack Harrison is back in the starting XI, though it's unclear who would play that central attacking midfield role.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kalvin Phillips - Available for Friday's match Phillips (hamstring) has been training in full and is available for Friday's match against Wolverhampton, according to manager Jesse Marsch.

Impact This is a somewhat surprising update on Phillips after Marsch said last week that he would return to full training over the break. That being the case, there's little reason to push him into the starting XI Friday when re-injury is still a possibility, especially since it looks like they could be rushing his return after being out three months.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Liam Cooper - Available to face Wolves Cooper (hamstring) is back in full training and ready to face Wolverhampton on Friday, according to manager Jesse Marsch.

Impact Cooper has probably been training about a week now, but he's been out since Dec. 5, so it's not a given that he'll be back in the starting XI Friday. He's still not completely out of the woods yet from injury and it may be best to wait until after the international break to get him major time.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Bamford - Takes two shots in first half Bamford took two shots and created a chance in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Norwich City.

Impact Bamford started his first Premier League game since September on Sunday, and he looked good for 45 minutes before being subbed out at halftime. His gradual re-integration into the squad after a major foot injury is going well so far, and he will need to be at full fitness soon to help his side out of the relegation fight.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Illan Meslier - Concedes goal against Norwich Meslier made three saves but conceded a goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Norwich City.

Impact Meslier was beaten by a late Kenny McLean strike on Sunday, but his team rebounded quickly and scored an even later winner via Joe Gelhardt. It was Leeds' first victory since mid-January, and on Friday he will face seventh-placed Wolves, which have scored 29 goals in as many Premier League matches this season.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel James - Records assist in win James took a shot on target and assisted a goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Norwich City. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact James set up Rodrigo's opening goal Sunday that sent his side on its way to a first Premier League win since mid-January. It was his third assist of the season, and he'll be looking for more Friday against Wolves, which have conceded just 23 times in 29 matches.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raphinha - Records assist in win Raphinha took three shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Norwich City. He also made two interceptions, and he created four chances overall in t...

Impact Raphinha set up Joe Gelhardt's dramatic extra time winner Sunday to earn Leeds' first Premier League win since mid-January. Raphinha's up to nine goals and three assists now in the league, but next up Friday is Wolves, which have conceded just 23 times in 29 matches this season.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Moreno - Scores goal against Norwich Rodrigo scored a goal and created a chance in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Norwich City. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Rodrigo opened the scoring Sunday with his fourth goal of the season as Leeds won its first game since manager Jesse Marsch took over the reigns. On Friday he will face Wolves, which have conceded just 23 times in 29 Premier League matches.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Gelhardt - Scores goal against Norwich Gelhardt subbed into Sunday's match against Norwich City in extra time, and he scored the winning goal in the 2-1 victory.

Impact Gelhardt scored a dramatic winner just a few seconds after coming in on Sunday, earning the first victory of the Jesse Marsch era at Leeds. The 19-year-old has 13 Premier League appearances this season, and he's proving capable of the responsibility handed to him by the team, though he is still mostly coming off the bench at this stage in his career.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leeds United. Bloody hell Leeds have learnt painful, invaluable lessons about squad management and decline. They may have been saved by heart, resilience and nerve

MARCH 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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MARCH 13, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Can Jesse Marsch keep Leeds United up in Premier League? Sloppy Norwich City win shows improvements made ' Sporting News It wasn't pretty, but Leeds moved a step closer to Premier League safety with victory over Norwich City.

MARCH 13, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Joe Gelhardt steals dramatic Leeds United win v. Norwich City ' Premier League

MARCH 13, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Kenny McLean, Norwich City equalize at the death v. Leeds United ' Premier League

MARCH 13, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Rodrigo Moreno stakes Leeds United important lead over Norwich City ' Premier League

MARCH 13, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Luke Ayling - Makes two blocks in loss Ayling made two blocks and won two-of-two tackles during Thursday's 3-0 loss to Aston Villa.

Impact Ayling continues to be busy but starting every week for one of the worst defenses in EPL history is not a great selling point. He'll next face Norwich City, which have scored the fewest goals this season.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Illan Meslier - Concedes three in loss Meslier conceded three goals and made six saves during Thursday's 3-0 loss to Aston Villa.

Impact Meslier has suffered the worst of his side's poor defense as he conceded more than one goal for the six time in his last seven matches. One can only hope he'll get a break against Norwich City, which have scored the fewest goals in the EPL.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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