Leeds United news as West Ham receive double boost…

Leeds United news as West Ham receive double boost ahead of crucial Whites visit

Here are the latest Leeds United morning headlines on Thursday, May 18.

West Ham's double injury boost

West Ham boss David Moyes has received a double injury boost ahead of Leeds United's trip to the London Stadium this weekend.

The Whites head to east London on Sunday afternoon in a match that will be crucial in determining whether Sam Allardyce's relegation rescue mission will be successful or not.

The Hammers have a Europa Conference semi-final second-leg away AZ Alkmaar to negotiate first on Thursday evening, but boss David Moyes was able to confirm that top scorer Michail Antonio and right-back Vladimir Coufal have both travelled with the squad following recent injury issues.

“Micky has travelled, so has Vladimir,” Moyes said in his pre-match press conference. “They are both doing well so hopefully they will both have a chance of playing. Everything else seems OK at the moment so hopefully we are in the clear.”

Prior to the clash against Alkmaar, that just leaves Gianluca Scamacca on the sidelines for the Hammers.

Leeds United changes Sam Allardyce must make to face West Ham United

Sam Allardyce knows what’s at stake when Leeds United head to West Ham United on Sunday afternoon. Secure the three points and Leeds would give themselves a good chance of securing Premier League survival on the final day.

Lose and the Whites would be staring down the barrel of relegation with just one fixture left to play this season. As such, it’s vital that the head coach gets his selection right at the London Stadium and on the face of it he has several decisions to consider.

Here’s a look at the selection calls Allardyce will be mulling over ahead of the penultimate match of the campaign.

Bielsa hits the notes Leeds United support loves in first briefing since sacking

All the hits were played by Marcelo Bielsa in his first press conference since leaving Leeds United. The Argentine was appointed as Uruguay’s new head coach this week and unveiled in Montevideo at a briefing on Wednesday afternoon.

The 67-year-old hit upon many of the themes Leeds fans grew accustomed to in his four-and-a-half years at Elland Road. There was the standard self-deprecation when it was put to Bielsa he was among the very best coaches in the world.

“In the world of football there are 20 great teams and I did not direct any of them nor did they offer them to me,” he said. “How could I be one of the great coaches in the world and never manage one?