LEEDS UNITED coach Marcelo Bielsa has confirmed that the club is still assessing the condition of star winger Raphinha, and expects some more clarity “in the coming days”.
The Brazilian, a revelation since joining Leeds from French team Rennes last fall, came out at the end of last weekend’s remarkable Premier League victory against champions-elect Manchester City after receiving a strong challenge. in the 89th minute of local midfielder Fernandinho. who was later booked.
He limped and was replaced by Jamie Shackleton. Later, the partner posted a photo of his bandaged left thigh on his Instagram story.
There were initial fears that Raphinha could be out for a while, incorporating home games against Liverpool on Monday night and Manchester United on Sunday week.
Rodrigo, who missed the game at City, also continues to be evaluated by the medical staff.
Bielsa said: “Raphinha is recovering from a blow he received in the game against City. We will see its evolution in the next few days.
“Rodrigo received a blow to the thigh. This bump is an internal bruise. He is in the process of recovering from a muscle injury obtained last week. “
Captain Liam Cooper will miss the game on Monday due to a suspension, but Jack Harrison will return after being ineligible for last weekend’s game against his parent club under the terms of his loan.
Meanwhile, Adam Forshaw has been selected for the Leeds Under-23s in tonight’s match at Aston Villa, as he gains more physical form following his long-term hip injury.
Speaking at the club’s pre-match press conference on Thursday, Bielsa added: “Forshaw did well in the (U-23) match on Saturday and tomorrow he will play for the U-23.
“In Saturday’s game he played more than half and tomorrow the idea is that he plays a little more. Not to complete the ninety minutes, but to add (more) minutes. “
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Source: www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
This notice was published: 2021-04-15 13:52:16
