Here are your latest Leeds United evening headlines for Thursday, April 20.
Willian warns Fulham teammates over Leeds United reaction to recent thrashings
Fulham winger Willian says he anticipates a reaction from Leeds United after back-to-back thrashings against Crystal Palace and Liverpool respectively.
Leeds travel to Craven Cottage on Saturday lunchtime having shipped 11 goals during their previous two games in the Premier League.
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The Whites are still two points clear of danger, but are struggling for form at the worst possible time of the season.
Fulham ended a run of five straight defeats in all competitions by defeating Everton 3-1 at Goodison Park last time out. The Cottagers have also won both of their meetings with Leeds this season, but Willian has warned his teammates not to underestimate the challenge at hand.
“For sure, we have to expect that [a reaction from Leeds], because they are fighting down in the table. We need to be ready for this game, because it’s going to be a tough one for us," Willian told fulhamfc.com.
“As we know, in the Premier League there are no easy games to play, only difficult ones. And against Leeds it’s going to be a difficult game again.
“But we’re playing at home and we have to win this game, because we want to achieve something important for the club.”
Javi Gracia's take on Leeds United supporters' 'lack of desire' criticisms after Liverpool thrashing
Javi Gracia has defended his players over criticism that they lacked desire during Leeds United's 6-1 defeat against Liverpool on Monday night.
Leeds have conceded eight of their 11 goals over the past two matches during the second half, and have had nine goals wiped off their goal difference.
The Whites have conceded more goals (60) than any Premier League club this season, and have been dealt a huge psychological blow following back-to-back thrashings against Crystal Palace and Liverpool.
Leeds United boss Javi Gracia delivers Max Wober and Patrick Bamford injury updates
Javi Gracia says Max Wober is in a "better condition" than he was in the build-up to the Liverpool game, but did not confirm whether Patrick Bamford will be available to face Fulham.
Wober sustained a hamstring injury in Austria's 4-1 win over Azerbaijan during the international break in March. He has not featured for the Whites since, although he was deemed fit enough to be named on the bench in the 6-1 defeat against Liverpool.
Gracia has explained that Wober had only trained once or twice ahead of the visit of Liverpool, but has seen his fitness improve during the week.
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