Leeds United, to put it bluntly, are down to the bare bones. Instead of solving their injury woes, the month-long hiatus from football has only exasperated their problems.
Crysencio Summerville’s injury in the seventh minute against Elche on Thursday night means there are 10 wounded soldiers on the first-team treatment table. Just one fit winger and out-and-out striker - a mere youngster - leaves Leeds short in attack… so why would United chiefs weaken the midfield?
Reports have emerged that Mateusz Klich is on the cusp of joining MLS outfit DC United. Wayne Rooney took charge of the club midway through the campaign but could not propel them from the bottom of the table.