Here are the Leeds United morning headlines on Thursday, October 20.
Fulham receive huge injury boost ahead of weekend Leeds United clash
After receiving an injury in a 4-1 defeat against former side Newcastle, Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic has had a troubled month.
He missed Fulham's next game against West Ham but returned to save his side from the penalty spot in a 1-0 win over Bournemouth, saying: "I've been in a lot of pain, (but) painkillers helped a lot. I still haven't completely recovered but managed to get the goal today. I had one or two chances where I could have done better, but that's football."
It's been a possibility that he'll miss the match against Leeds United this weekend but now it looks like the Serbian forward will be fit for the match.
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In a season where he's had to prove he belongs in the Premier League, Mitrovic has done just that after scoring seven goals in his first nine appearances, and insider Dean Jones told GiveMeSport that he should be good to go against Leeds.
"Mitrovic will always start if he's fit, it's never really a consideration for him or the club.
"The fact he got through the last game, I don't think the injury was ever terribly bad, it was more of a concern than anything and they wanted to make sure that it didn't become a serious problem.
"So, I think Mitrovic will be okay to start both of the games [Aston Villa and Leeds]."
Leeds United are finally about to get what they wanted from summer transfer window
Does the rot finally stop?
Leeds United will be one day short of two complete months since their last Premier League victory when they kick off at Leicester City tonight. Elizabeth II’s death and an international break have bloated that wait to an extreme duration, but however you see it, the Whites are well overdue a batch of three points.
If they play anything like they did on Sunday, when the league leaders somehow escaped Elland Road with a 1-0 win, Leeds will be strong favourites to turn over the division’s worst team. If they fail to win, the pressure on Sunday’s clash with Fulham will be turned up to 11.
While points dropped to Brighton & Hove Albion or Everton may have been excused at the start of this run, if Leeds face a newly-promoted side at home, after seven matches without a victory, there is very little time left to wait for things to turn before serious worry sets in. Jesse Marsch and his side would save everyone a lot of anguish by doing the deed in the East Midlands.
Full Leeds United squad revealed for Leicester City trip as Wilfried Gnonto set to travel
Jesse Marsch has confirmed that Leeds United forward Wilfried Gnonto will travel with the squad to the King Power Stadium on Thursday.
Leeds face a crucial match against rock bottom Leicester City as they look to steer themselves away from the relegation mire by ending a six-match winless run.
The Whites will be without Pascal Struijk, who is set to be replaced by Junior Firpo, after Marsch confirmed that the Dutchman had picked up a knock.
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