Stuart Dallas will be missing Leeds United’s relegation battle.
The Whites revealed on Twitter this afternoon that the Northern Ireland international is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Dallas picked up an injury in the 4-0 defeat by Manchester City at Elland Road on Saturday evening.
The former Brentford winger suffered a femoral fracture and will now travel to London for surgery on the problem.
It’s awful news for a Leeds side that need all the leaders they can get right now.
Everton’s victory over Chelsea this afternoon has increased the likelyhood that Jesse Marsch’s side – who are 17th in the Premier League table – will get relegated into the Championship ahead of the final four games of the season.
Dallas has been a heroic figure for Leeds down the years and not only played a massive role in helping Marcelo Bielsa win promotion in 2020, but keeping them in the Premier League last season.
Here’s how teammate Diego Llorente – a £17 million signing under Bielsa – reacted to the news on Twitter today:
Leeds fixtures
The Whites have a horrible run-in over the coming weeks.
First, they visit an Arsenal side who have Champions League qualification in sight next Sunday.
After that, they’re home to a Chelsea side who are capable of blitzing them, just like Manchester City did in West Yorkshire last night.
Leeds’ final two Premier League outings are home to Brighton & Hove Albion and away to Brentford.
But you get the impression that if the first two upcoming games end badly, the final two might not make a difference.
Dallas, as mentioned, has been a rock for United and he’s undeniably going to be a massive miss between now and the end of the campaign.
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