Leeds United Team News Page 69 - Soccer

Patrick Bamford - Will miss Southampton trip Bamford (ankle) will remain out for Saturday's trip to Southampton, according to manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact It's unfortunate news on Bamford but not overly surprising given his injury. He's been out since Sept. 17 and with another week of rehab, will hope to return next week against Wolves. Rodrigo should once again start up front for Leeds against Southampton.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stuart Dallas - Playing over break Dallas has played in two matches for Northern Ireland over the international break and is expected to be ready for Saturday's trip to Southampton.

Impact Dallas appears good to go after suffering an apparent injury in the match before the break. He rarely misses time for Leeds, so his early removal was something to mark down, but it's clearly not an issue. He has eight shots in his last two starts, but he's yet to hit the back of the net this season after eight goals last campaign.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

An expert's opinion on the strengths and weaknesses of Illan Meslier Former professional goalkeeper Matt Pyzdrowski analyses Illan Meslier - are we possibly looking at one the next great goalkeepers?

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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OCTOBER 11, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Kalvin Phillips - Out of national team with calf strain Phillips has withdrawn from the English national team because of a calf strain.

Impact The injury is reportedly minor for Phillips, which is great news for Leeds fans. The problem is that Marcelo Bielsa rarely gives notable injury updates, meaning there may not be an update from the team in the next two weeks. The defensive midfielder has gone a full 90 in every match for Leeds since missing the opener due to a lack of fitness, a game they lost 5-1 at Man United.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Watford part ways with head coach Xisco Munoz after Leeds defeat ' Goal.com Watford have parted ways with head coach Xisco Munoz after their defeat to Leeds United on Saturday.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Rodrigo Moreno - Creates four chances in win Rodrigo took two shots and created four chances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Watford. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Rodrigo was dangerous with his passing against Watford on Saturday, and he will be fresh and ready to go against 17th-placed Southampton after the international break.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raphinha - Takes five shots in win Raphinha took five shots and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Watford. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Raphinha was a threat to Watford on Saturday even if he wasn't quite accurate enough with his shots. He will be looking to add to his season tally of three goals against Southampton, which have conceded 10 times in seven Premier League matches, after the international break.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Illan Meslier - Keeps clean sheet against Watford Meslier made a save and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Watford.

Impact Meslier kept his first clean sheet of the season Saturday as Leeds also won their first Premier League game. He will hope to build off this momentum after the international break when he faces Southampton, which have scored just five goals in seven matches.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Llorente - Scores goal against Watford Llorente scored a goal and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Watford. He also made two clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Llorente was the difference maker on Saturday, his return to the pitch after missing two games with a hamstring injury. He has another few weeks to finish recovering during the upcoming international break before taking on Southampton, which have scored just five goals in seven Premier League matches this season, on Oct. 16.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stuart Dallas - Comes off injured against Watford Dallas was subbed out of Saturday's victory against Watford in the 78th minute after suffering an apparent hip injury.

Impact Dallas was playing well on both sides of the ball before his potential injury struck, taking five shots (one on target), creating two chances and winning two of two tackles in the match. He has a few weeks to recover thanks to the upcoming international break before Leeds faces Southampton on Oct. 16.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Diego Llorente - Back in starting XI Llorente (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Watford.

Impact Llorente gets the immediate start Saturday after missing the last two matches with a hamstring injury. The hope is that he doesn't pick up another muscular issue, as he's dealt with a variety of them since joining Leeds a year ago. That said, he's starting, so the thought is that he's fit enough to go 90.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kalvin Phillips' new Leeds contract will make sure there's no bad blood if he ever leaves Phillips' value will rise with a new deal, which protects Leeds if he moves to another club in the next season or so

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Raphinha and Llorente available for Leeds vs Watford, Bamford ruled out Leeds United will have Raphinha and Diego Llorente available for their match against Watford on Saturday.Head coach Marcelo Bielsa confirmed...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Raphinha - Good for Saturday Raphinha is available for Saturday's match against Watford after being subbed off early in each of the last two games.

Impact This was never a major worry for Raphinha, as he's already battled through this knock in two matches, scoring in each of them. He may not be ready for a full 90 Saturday, but he has eight shots in his last two starts and will surely get more opportunities against Watford.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Llorente - Available against Watford Llorente (hamstring) is available for Saturday's match against Watford, according to manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact Llorente is available, but he's missed the last two matches with a hamstring injury, so it's hard to see him returning to the XI Saturday, especially given his injury history. It's more likely Jamie Shackleton will get another start at right-back Saturday to allow Llorente more rest before returning.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Koch - Has no timetable to return Koch (pubis) does not have a timeline to recover because of a "very rebellious injury," according to manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact Koch has missed the last five matches and appears set to miss a few more. There's a chance he recovers over the break, but there's little reason to suggest that will happen. Jamie Shackleton and Charlie Cresswell started the last match and could be used more until Leeds get a tad healthier on the back line.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Ayling - Needs minor surgery on knee Ayling needs "simple surgical intervention" on his knee and will be out an unknown amount of time, according to manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact This is a tough update on Ayling, who looks set to miss at least the next month. The defender started all 38 matches last season and in his absence against West Ham, Leeds used both Charlie Cresswell and Jamie Shackleton. The hope is that Ayling will be able to return in a month or so, as this is just a minor surgery.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Bamford - Hopeful to return after break Bamford's ankle will take a few more weeks to resolve, according to manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact Bamford will miss Saturday's game against Watford and the hope is that he can get back in training over the break. It appears that this is a high-ankle sprain, so a multi-week absence isn't surprising. Rodrigo started up front last match and is expected to remain there while Bamford is out.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Shackleton - Starts at right-back Shackleton had one chance created and one crosses at right-back in the 2-1 loss against West Ham.

Impact Shackleton received his first league start of the season in the loss, mainly out of necessity. With Luke Ayling expected to miss more time, Shackleton could remain in the starting XI, though it's not guaranteed he'll be at right-back again.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Struijk - Eligible to return Saturday Struijk served his three-match suspension and is eligible for Saturday's match against Watford.

Impact Struijk served two matches in league play and then another in a Cup match, so he'll be available Saturday. He'll be a nice boost to what has been an injury-battered back line for Leeds. It's expected he'll start against Watford, similar to the first three matches of the season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Tyler Roberts - Creates one chance as sub Roberts created one chance and picked up a yellow card in 21 minutes during Saturday's 2-1 loss to West Ham.

Impact Roberts subbed on in the second half and had a quiet performance during the comeback home loss. He also received his first yellow card of the season. The forward has yet to start i the season, and will likely come off the bench again when they host Watford on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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