Marcelo Bielsa has confirmed that Raphinha is fit for Leeds United this weekend.
The Whites welcome Watford to Elland Road on Saturday as Bielsa’s side go in search of a first Premier League victory of the season.
Leeds go into the game 18th in the Premier League table after drawing three and losing three of their first six games.
The Brazilian winger has been United’s stand-out player by a mile, netting three goals so far.
But the fact that he came off injured against West Ham United last weekend was a worrying sign and Bielsa admitted afterwards that it was a fitness-related substitution.
However, the Argentine has three brilliant words for Leeds fans in that regard, telling a press conference today.
He told Leeds Live: “Raphinha is available.”
Massive
With Patrick Bamford still absent, this is a massive boost for Leeds.
Bielsa’s side aren’t rich with goals at the moment, meaning that those who can score them are worth their weight in gold.
And as mentioned, Raphinha’s three goals already this season make him the Yorkshire club’s most dangerous player and having him available against the Hornets could be a game-changer.
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