Leeds United legend Johnny Giles has admitted it was 'unfair' for Jesse Marsch to blame Marcelo Bielsa's training methods for the Whites' dismal injury record this season. The American claimed the players were 'over-trained' which led them to become 'physically, mentally, psychologically and emotionally' drained as he opened up on his time at Elland Road so far.
Kalvin Phillips, Liam Cooper and Patrick Bamford are amongst the high-profile Leeds stars to miss a sustained period of time throughout the campaign after suffering long-term injuries in the 2-2 draw against Brentford in December. Bamford, in particular, has missed more matches through a succession of issues, including an ankle problem and a foot injury, picking up the latter in the 3-2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers last month.
Junior Firpo, Robin Koch, Diego Llorente and Luke Ayling have also been out for a number of weeks this season and it is a problem that has effected Leeds' performances on the pitch. The Whites currently sit 16th, having won just eight of their 31 Premier League games, collecting 17 fewer points than at this stage last term.
