Jesse Marsch will be checking on the fitness of several Leeds United defenders as Sunday’s Premier League clash with Brentford approaches. The Whites saw off Cardiff City in style on Friday night, winning 5-2 to secure their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup and they did it with what was an unfamiliar back line.
Liam Cooper and Robin Koch were both struggling with minor injuries in the build-up to the clash, meaning Diego Llorente and new signing Max Wober started together in the centre of defence against the Bluebirds. Pascal Struijk was also missing, with Marsch revealing the Dutchman has picked up a knee issue.
Marsch didn’t give too much away regarding the extent of their injuries, but he’ll be watching Wober closely, too, over the next few days after seeing the defender’s home debut come to a premature end following a hefty collision. The Austrian lasted 57 minutes before being replaced by Luke Ayling but Marsch is optimistic about his fitness ahead of the Brentford’s visit this weekend.
