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Tom Cavilla

Everton relegation rivals suffer double injury blow before Premier League run-in

Everton's relegation rivals Leeds United have been dealt a double injury blow at the worst possible time as they continue their fight for Premier League survival.

Leeds have been rocked by setbacks in this department all season long, affected most by the loss of key duo Kalvin Phillips and Patrick Bamford. They have also played much of this campaign without club captain Liam Cooper, who suffered a hamstring injury in December which kept him out of action until April.

Cooper helped the Whites to two draws and a win in his three games since returning to the team but was ruled out of Saturday's defeat to Manchester City after pulling out of the pre-match warm-up. Commenting on the Scot's unexpected absence after the full-time whistle, Leeds boss Marsch issued a mixed update: “Liam had a weird feeling in his knee after making a pass in warm-up. He will need a scan. We're hopeful it's not a major issue but we will see.”

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