“Another…” – Leeds hit with two late fitness concerns before Southampton
With automatic promotion now out of their hands and firmly in the grasp of Ipswich Town, Leeds United have been handed more potential bad news in the form of injury concerns ahead of their clash against Southampton.
Leeds injury news
Likely destined for the play-offs, Leeds will hope to see any injury concerns ease before a potential trip to Wembley with promotion to the Premier League on the line, making the Southampton game one that should be approached with caution. The game itself is a preview of the potential Championship play-off final, with Leeds on course to face West Bromwich Albion as things stand, whilst Southampton would face Norwich City to set up the fina
That said, the Whites won’t be at full strength on this occasion, with their injury list dealing Daniel Farke a frustrating blow. The Leeds boss felt the absences in full last time out, when his side were shocked by relegation-battling Queens Park Rangers in a stunning 4-0 defeat at Loftus Road. Whilst Farke will be keen to avoid a repeat this weekend, his injury issues remain
The former Norwich City manager confirmed his side’s injury concerns in his press conference before the Southampton game, revealing that Patrick Bamford and Connor Roberts are late doubts.
