Two weeks without matches gives Leeds United a chance to take stock and replenish their reserves ahead of the run-in, though there’s another break already on the horizon, thanks to Chelsea. Based on the timelines and language Jesse Marsch has used around the various problems on his watch in the past two weeks, there is a very real possibility of only three absentees by the time Southampton visit.
Junior Firpo, Leo Hjelde and Tyler Roberts seem to be the only players with injuries that should almost certainly keep them out of the Saints match. Illan Meslier, Patrick Bamford, Raphinha, Diego Llorente, Stuart Dallas, Joe Gelhardt and Jamie Shackleton all had their involvement with Wolverhampton Wanderers hampered in some way.
However, Marsch, as of last Friday, has not led any of us to believe they are serious or long-term problems. Liam Cooper and Kalvin Phillips will also have another two weeks of training under their belt to further bolster their prospects of returning at Elland Road on April 2.
