Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch has revealed he has doubts over the fitness of five key players ahead of the trip to Liverpool. Stuart Dallas, Adam Forshaw and Leo Hjelde all remain on the sidelines but Marsch could be without Luis Sinisterra, Rodrigo Moreno, Tyler Adams, Joe Gelhardt and Liam Cooper, who are all touch and go for Saturday's match.
Adams missed last weekend's game against Fulham due to injury, while Sinisterra and Rodrigo were both replaced on the hour mark, with the former having received treatment in the first half for a knock to his ankle. It remains unclear where both Gelhardt and Cooper sustained their injuries.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Marsch gave the following update: "Injuries, Stuart and Adam are still out. In addition, questionable are Leo Hjelde, after his appendectomy, and then Joffy, Rodri, Luis, Liam and Tyler are all a little bit in question. We'll see how the next 48 hours go for all of those player."
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Potential injuries to several key players comes at the worst possible time for Marsch, who is under severe pressure after a run of eight matches without a win. Sinisterra and Rodrigo have scored over half of Leeds' 13 goals in the Premier League this season, while Adams was severely missed against Fulham.
At such a tough time for the squad, Cooper's leadership qualities are arguably needed at the back more than ever before. Gelhardt also proved what a useful option he is off the bench on Sunday with a tidy late assist for Crysencio Summerville.
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