Leeds United manager Javi Gracia has called upon the club's supporters to make Elland Road's atmosphere as loud as possible, claiming his side 'need' their help against Southampton this weekend.
The Spaniard has taken over from interim boss Michael Skubala with the Whites in the relegation zone and are just a point off the bottom-of-the-league Saints who travel to Elland Road on Saturday.
Despite improved performances under Skubala, Leeds have still slipped down into 19th following the exit of Gracia's predecessor Jesse Marsch earlier this month.
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Marsch had seemingly long-lost a portion of the fans, who were getting increasingly vocal as the club's poor form on the pitch continued.
But Gracia came into the job knowing of the atmosphere at Elland Road from his time with Watford, and admitted that his side will need the fans 100% behind them come Saturday.
"I know the atmosphere is really good. Of course I'm looking forward to the game tomorrow. I expect our supporters will be player number 12 for us. We need them. What we have to do is, from the beginning to the end, we need to give our best.
"What I said to my players today, is that tomorrow we have to give extra effort because the team need it. Tomorrow is the day."
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