‘Boy have we missed him’: Some Leeds fans are in hysterics after this update from Phil Hay

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Luke Ayling is in line to return to the fold with Leeds United this weekend after over two months out on the injury table with a knee problem.

As reported by Phil Hay of the Athletic, the 30-year-old right-back could be set to make his 200th appearance for the Whites this weekend against Brighton and Hove Albion.

The defender has been a cornerstone for Marcelo Bielsa’s squad over the past few years. And Ayling’s presence at right-back has been missing since picking up an injury in September.

Indeed, the Whites have kept just one clean sheet in the Premier League in Ayling’s absence. Yet it appears that the former Bristol City star is set to return to the squad this weekend.

With Leeds sitting dangerously close to the relegation zone, three points this weekend is crucial for Bielsa’s side. And having Ayling back from injury will be a huge boost for the Yorkshire side.

A clean sheet will be of the utmost importance if Leeds are to get anything against Brighton. And on social media, confidence for the fixture has increased following this injury update on Ayling.

Leeds fans rejoice over Ayling injury update

The English defender was one of Leeds’ best performing players last season. And Ayling’s return could inject new confidence ahead of Saturday’s clash on the south coast.

Here’s what some Leeds fans had to say about the return of Ayling from injury on Twitter…

https://twitter.com/FreddieScovell/status/1463792378309980169

https://twitter.com/HarveyZZed/status/1463782432230887430

https://twitter.com/BadgeSmiley/status/1463791109096759300

https://twitter.com/JakeTaylor200/status/1463780344163885060

https://twitter.com/MOTweets1919/status/1463816136043245569

https://twitter.com/Allcheese1/status/1463842813175545864