Leeds United have been dealt another injury blow with Liam Cooper picking up a knock in their relegation six pointer with Bournemouth.
The Whites' captain looked to have been struggling in the warm-up with what appeared to be a groin or hip problem but soldiered on for 34 minutes of the first-half.
Javi Gracia's side were 2-1 down at the time of Cooper's substitution. A brace from Jefferson Lerma gave the hosts a 2-0 lead after just 24 minutes.
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Willy Gnonto teed up Patrick Bamford to pull one back for the visitors with the Whites set for a huge second half on the south coast. Cooper was replaced by Max Wober on the 34th minute as Gracia's side looked for a way back into the game.
The Whites know a win at the Vitality would pull Bournemouth back into the relegation battle but also create some much-needed breathing space at the foot of the table. Follow the conclusion here.
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