Former Leeds United boss Neil Warnock believes the Whites are lucky to not currently be in the Premier League's relegation zone.
Marcelo Bielsa's side were comfortably beaten 3-0 by Everton this weekend, leaving the Whites just six points above the bottom three.
Having fought valiantly in the recent 3-3 draw with Aston Villa just last week, United were lacklustre on Merseyside, as the Toffees struck twice in the opening 25 minutes on the way to victory.
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Leeds will have to improve in a bid to shake off any relegation woes this season, and host Manchester United at Elland Road this weekend.
Warnock was critical of his former sides current fortunes, suggesting Bielsa's men still have work to do.
Speaking on TalkSPORT earlier today, the 73-year-old began: “It shows me Leeds are not out of there, they have their injury problems.
“They are fortunate about the bottom three at the moment right now.”
With versatile midfielder Stuart Dallas also hobbling off in the defeat at Goodison Park, United's injury issues have seemingly gone from bad to worse.
There is no let up in terms of upcoming fixtures, too, with United facing Manchester United, Liverpool, and Tottenham all in the space of seven days.
Key men Kalvin Phillips and Patrick Bamford have also missed large parts of the season thus far, with Leeds now looking ominously over their shoulder given Newcastle's recent revival, too.
Tougher tests are to come for Bielsa's side, who look to set record their lowest finish yet since returning to the Premier League in 2020.
