Adam Forshaw is in contention to make his first appearance of the calendar year on Monday night when Leeds United take on Liverpool. The midfielder was considered fit enough to be named on the bench for the first time in 2023 last weekend against Crystal Palace, but Javi Gracia opted against bringing him into action.
In truth, it was hardly a surprise that Gracia never looked his way given the context of the game and the nature of the hip injury that saw him spend the first three months of the year on the sidelines. However, it certainly wouldn’t be a shock to see him go on and play a key role for United over the coming weeks as the Premier League campaign approaches its climax and Gracia is delighted to see him make a timely return to fitness.
Forshaw has been luckless when it comes to injuries in recent years and this season has been no different. In fact, he has made just six appearances in all competitions with knee, hip and ankle problems preventing him from finding consistency in the side.
