Leeds United is gearing up for an epic showdown against Huddersfield Town, and there’s exciting news as star players make their return to the starting lineup, aiming to break a new club record.
Georginio Rutter, Crysencio Summerville, Patrick Bamford, and Ilia Gruev were sidelined for Wednesday’s FA Cup clash at Chelsea due to various setbacks. However, manager Daniel Farke delivered positive updates on their conditions during Thursday’s press conference, indicating their readiness for the upcoming match.
Rutter and Gruev, who had been nursing hernia and hip flexor issues respectively, missed out on the Chelsea match entirely. Bamford and Summerville were on the bench as precautionary measures but saw limited action during the game.
In a significant boost for Leeds, all four players, along with Glen Kamara, who was also absent at Chelsea, are set to return to the starting lineup against Huddersfield. Their presence could prove vital as Leeds aims to secure a record-breaking tenth consecutive league victory.
Despite hopes for a full squad, forward Joe Gelhardt remains sidelined with a back spasm, with only a slim chance of making a comeback for the derby clash. However, backup Karl Darlow is back on the bench after recovering from a thumb dislocation earlier in the year.
Unfortunately, Jamie Shackleton joins Pascal Struijk, Stuart Dallas, and Karl Darlow on the list of absentees due to illness, further testing Leeds’ depth as they face Huddersfield.
With the starting lineup finalized, Leeds United is poised for an electrifying encounter against Huddersfield Town, aiming to extend their impressive winning streak and etch their names into the club’s record books once again.
