Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch knows he will be without suspended pair Luke Ayling and Dan James for the crucial home clash with Brighton, but he is not ruling out a possible return to the fold for key striker Patrick Bamford. The England international, who netted 17 times in the Premier League last season, has not played since mid-March when he aggravated the foot injury that has restricted him to just nine outings and two goals for the Whites this term.
But, with the club's top-tier fate in the balance as the Elland Road outfit sit third-bottom with two games of the campaign left to play, a patched-up Bamford might be needed on the pitch against the Seagulls. If that is to happen, then it would be more likely from the bench but Marsch clearly has the 28-year-old forward in his thoughts.
Jack Harrison and Raphina, meanwhile, will recover in time from the respective severe bruising and cramp issues that caused them to be substituted against Chelsea. Here is a look at Leeds’ injury and suspension list after Marsch gave a treatment room update in today's press conference:
