Here are the latest Leeds United evening headlines on Thursday, 7 April 2022.
Leeds ‘third most watchable’
Leeds United have been named as the third ‘most watchable’ team in Europe’s top five leagues in a rankings feature run by ESPN. The rankings are based on a number of factors including shots and goals, pressure and intensity, quality, verticality, switches and through balls, tension and finally entertaining big matches.
Each side are ranked on a scale between 0 and 10, with Leeds receiving an extremely high rating of 9.6. Only Liverpool (9.8) and Bayern Munich (9.9) are ahead of the Whites, who have continued their trait of entertainment under Jesse Marsch as they did when Marcelo Bielsa was the manager.
READ MORE: Joe Gelhardt injury latest as Jesse Marsch issues Leeds United team news
Marsch’s team news update
Jesse Marsch has confirmed that Leeds United striker Joe Gelhardt is expected to be fit for the trip to Watford on Saturday. Gelhardt suffered a dead leg in the first half of the U23s’ 4-0 win over Crystal Palace earlier this week.
READ MORE: Every word Jesse Marsch said on Joe Gelhardt, Crysencio Summerville and Watford
The 19-year-old has yet to take part in training this week but Marsch is expecting him to be involved in the session on Friday, which should allow him to be in the squad at Vicarage Road. Speaking in his pre-match press conference, he described the extent of Gelhardt’s injury.
He said: “It was really important for Joffy to play in this match for us. It was a shame for him to pick this injury up, but we think he will be available for Saturday. It is a knock that has led to contusion and swelling, but every day has gotten better. So, again, I think he will train again tomorrow and be available."
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Phillips speculation
Manchester United are 'working on a deal' to sign Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips, according to the latest reports. The Manchester Evening News say the Red Devils have made a defensive midfielder their priority for the upcoming transfer window.
Speculation is beginning to ramp up regarding Phillips' future, with Liverpool, Newcastle United, Aston Villa and West Ham among those linked with a move for the Whites' midfielder. The Red Devils have also shown interest in Phillips' England team mates Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham, but are put off by West Ham's asking price and Dortmund are reluctant to sell.
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