Leeds United could benefit from an extended period on the training field in order to get more players up to speed. The Whites’ clash with Nottingham Forest on Monday night has been postponed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, while the trip to Manchester United remains uncertain at this stage.
Though Leeds have not yet suffered with injuries as severely as last season so far, the likes of Junior Firpo, Luke Ayling, Liam Cooper and Patrick Bamford have all struggled for fitness. All but Firpo were in the squad for the 5-2 defeat at Brentford, but none were fit enough to start.
According to Jesse Marsch, Firpo was close to making the trip to the capital, but it came just too soon for Leeds’ only natural left back. This unexpected break in the season could allow all of the aforementioned players to continue getting up to speed and provide huge boosts to the squad.
