Leeds United Team News Page 58 - Soccer

Charlie Cresswell - Available going forward Cresswell (shoulder) will be available going forward and is starting Monday's match with the U23s.

Impact Even with Cresswell cleared to play, he's unlikely to factor in the starting XI for the senior team considering he has been an unused substitute 12 times this season and has made just one start. As such, the defender should be considered a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Shackleton - Poised to return Wednesday Shackleton (Achilles) is fit and will be in contention versus Aston Villa on Wednesday.

Impact Shackleton has been sidelined since mid-December due to his Achilles issue. The defender may be eased back into action with an appearance off the bench before jumping into the starting XI but should be in the mix considering he has started seven of his 11 outings this year. Even when he does start, the defender shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Bamford - Still dealing with foot injury Bamford remains out for upcoming matches, according to manager Marcelo Bielsa. "Bamford has not improved, he continues with the problems at the bottom of his foot."

Impact This isn't a positive update going out of the international break and it likely means another few weeks on the sidelines for Bamford, if not more. Plantar fasciitis is a tricky injury and it sounds like that's what he's dealing with, something that can brew up at any time.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Firpo - In final stages of recovery Firpo (hamstring) is in the final stages of recovery and could be available this weekend or the next, according to manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact It looks like a regular hamstring injury for Firpo, which is usually around a timeline of a month. While he's yet another absence to the side, Leeds now have the bodies to put together a complete back line, as Luke Ayling and Stuart Dallas are expected to continue at full-back until Firpo is ready to return.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raphinha - Picks up knock with Brazil Raphinha was forced off in the 82nd minute of Tuesday's match with Brazil after receiving a knock to his ankle, reports Leeds Live.

Impact This doesn't seem major for Raphinha, but after a busy week with Brazil, there's no guarantee he'll be ready to start in the FA Cup. On a positive, his status for the Feb. 9 league trip to Villa shouldn't be in doubt, though future updates should reveal more information.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kalvin Phillips - Working alone on pitch Phillips (hamstring) posted a picture of himself working alone on the grass Wednesday during the international break.

Impact Phillips was given an original timeline to return in March and while he's on the grass, he's not training with the ball and maybe not even running. He still has a couple weeks, at a minimum, before a possible return. For now, it's still best to assume he'll be back in March.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel James - Taken off early James took two shots (both on goal) while playing 71 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Newcastle.

Impact James completed merely four passes in his extended run, but he at least tested the goalkeeper on a couple of the few times he had the ball. The Welshman sports just two goals and an assist in 17 Premier League appearances since joining Leeds, evidencing his mild upside ahead of a road trip to Aston Villa next time out.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Harrison - Wins three tackles in loss Harrison took a shot and created two chances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Newcastle United. He also won three of three tackles in the match.

Impact Harrison was solid on both sides of the ball from the left wing on Saturday, but it wasn't enough to earn a result against Newcastle. After the international break he will face Aston Villa, which are 11th in the Premier League through 21 matches.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raphinha - Takes three shots in loss Raphinha took three shots and created two chances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Newcastle United.

Impact Raphinha was active going forward but couldn't find a way into Newcastle's goal as his side lost an important game right before the international break. He's scored eight times in the Premier League this season, but he will be looking for his first of the new year Feb. 9 against Aston Villa, which have conceded 32 goals in 21 matches.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Ayling - Defends well in loss Ayling made two blocks and three clearances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Newcastle United. He also created a chance and won two of four tackles in the match.

Impact Ayling was solid defensively throughout Saturday's game, but he couldn't do anything about Jonjo Shelvey's free kick goal that gave Newcastle all three points. It won't get any easier after the international break against Aston Villa, which are rolling under Steven Gerrard and have scored 28 goals in 21 matches this season.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Illan Meslier - Concedes goal against Newcastle Meslier made two saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Newcastle United.

Impact Meslier maybe could have done better on Jonjo Shelvey's goal from a free kick on Saturday, but his side enters the international break on the edge of sinking into the relegation battle. Next up in the Premier League on Feb. 9 is Aston Villa, which have scored 28 times in 21 matches this season.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonjo Shelvey seizes Newcastle United edge over Leeds United ' Premier League

JANUARY 22, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Adam Forshaw's long journey back: 'I wasn't sure I would play football at any level again' The Leeds United midfielder speaks exclusively to The Athletic about his startling recovery from an injury that kept him out for 697 days

JANUARY 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tyler Roberts - Available against Newcastle Roberts (undisclosed) has recovered and is available for Saturday's match against Newcastle, according to manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact Roberts was originally considered out for a month only a couple weeks ago, so he probably isn't ready to start Saturday given a surprise return. Either way, it's at least a positive update for Leeds, who may be without Patrick Bamford for another extended period after he suffered a new injury.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Gelhardt - Will be option Saturday Gelhardt (undisclosed) has recovered and will be available for Saturday's match against Newcastle, according to manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact Gelhardt makes a surprising recovery despite being labeled out for a month only a couple weeks ago. He probably isn't ready to start, but he at least gives Leeds another option up front with Patrick Bamford expected to miss more time with a new injury.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Moreno - Plays off bench in win Rodrigo made it 25 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 3-2 win against West Ham.

Impact Rodrigo got his first minutes Sunday in more than a month following a bout with plantar fasciitis. It's unclear his fitness level and how he's actually feeling, but he's well enough to be on the pitch and should contend for starts going forward.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Firpo - Doubt to face Newcastle Firpo (hamstring) is unlikely to be an option Saturday against Newcastle, according to manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact Bielsa didn't say Firpo was out, but he did say the defender had a "muscular injury." It's assumed he'll be out Saturday, which is less than a week after suffering the injury. Fortunately for Leeds, Diego Llorente is back from suspension and will likely be in the XI in place of Firpo.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Forshaw - Likely out with muscular injury Forshaw (hamstring) will likely miss Saturday's match against Newcastle, according to manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact Forshaw didn't specifically say that Forshaw would miss Saturday's match, but he said the midfielder had a "muscular injury." Early reports suggest it's a minor tweak, so he could be back after the break and in his place, Lewis Bate could be called for a debut start Saturday.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Bamford - Out with new injury Bamford is out with a new injury on the bottom of his foot and is set to miss Saturday's game against Newcastle, according to manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact It's been a tough season for Bamford and it doesn't appear to be getting any better. He's had all kinds of issues this season and something on the bottom of his foot doesn't sound good. Fortunately for Leeds, it looks like a couple of their young strikers are available again and even if not, Daniel James played up top last match.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leeds have £15 million bid for USMNT forward Brenden Aaronson rejected by Red Bull Salzburg Leeds United have had a £15 million offer for US men’s national team forward Brenden Aaronson rejected by Red Bull Salzburg, The Athletic un...

JANUARY 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pascal Struijk - Goes full 90 in big win Struijk went the full 90 in Sunday's win against West Ham, producing five tackles (two won), three clearances and two blocks.

Impact Struijk isn't a massive fantasy asset, but he gives Leeds an experienced defensive player, something they've lacked the past month. Struijk will likely continue at center-back as needed, but he can also fill in as a defensive midfielder, especially with Adam Forshaw recently injured.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Llorente - Eligible against Newcastle Llorente served his suspension and is eligible for Saturday's match against Newcastle.

Impact Llorente should be back in the XI Saturday unless Marcelo Bielsa prefers to take a different route. Leeds are still on the edge of having a limited bench, as Leo Hjelde was forced to come on for Junior Firpo last match. It's expected Llorente will be back in the XI next to Pascal Struijk at center-back.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Harrison is proof Bielsa's Leeds United can be one of the best places for a young footballer to develop Bielsa's policy of keeping Under-23s in house, even those who are not involved frequently under him, is not the way at every club

JANUARY 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

West Ham United v. Leeds United ' PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS ' 1/16/2022

JANUARY 16, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Jack Harrison's hat trick for Leeds United against West Ham United ' Premier League

JANUARY 16, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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