Adam Forshaw’s presence in Leeds United’s matchday squad on Sunday was certainly a welcome one. The midfielder didn’t get on the field against Crystal Palace but he was deemed fit enough to be named on the bench at Elland Road for the first time this calendar year after missing three full months of action with a hip issue.
His involvement came as something of a surprise due to Javi Gracia’s reluctance to discuss those occupying the club’s treatment room at Thorp Arch. Forshaw's return to action could be timely, though, as he strives to make an impact for the Whites over the last eight Premier League games of the season.
There’s plenty at stake for United, of course, with the threat of relegation beginning to loom large, particularly after their humiliating 5-1 drubbing on Sunday afternoon. However, his experience, poise and knowhow in the middle of the park could potentially make him a valuable tool for Gracia in the run-in as the Spaniard looks to lead United to survival.
