Joe Gelhardt looks set to feature for Leeds United Under-21s on Tuesday night after dropping out of Jesse Marsch’s matchday squad on Sunday. Gelhardt wasn’t involved at all over the weekend as the Whites, who were reduced to 10 men following the dismissal of Luis Sinisterra, held firm to claim a hard fought point against Aston Villa.
The youngster was at Elland Road, though, and could be seen working with the club's fitness coach on the pitch prior to kick off. His outing appeared to be a late fitness test as he completed a small amount of running drills before heading back down the tunnel.
However, Marsch has revealed there was no concern regarding Gelhardt, with his appearance on the pitch simply an effort to keep him sharp after dropping out of the starting XI and being overlooked for a bench spot. Wilfried Gnonto and Patrick Bamford were the attackers chosen to be substitutes on Sunday, while Rodrigo returned to the side after overcoming a shoulder injury.
