Leeds United are set to take on Queens Park Rangers at Elland Road at the weekend.
Leeds United boss Garry Monk has told the Daily Express that Eunan O’Kane will certainly come back into his side before the end of the season.
O’Kane was surprisingly dropped for Leeds’ match against Fulham in midweek, with Kalvin Phillips and Liam Bridcutt selected to start in midfield.
The Republic of Ireland international had to watch on from the sidelines, as Leeds managed to pick up a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage.
But Monk insists that O’Kane remains an important part of his future plans at Elland Road.
“Just decisions that you have to make,” Monk said, when asked why he dropped O’Kane.
“That’s part of the squad. We’ve been doing it all season. Everyone’s vitally important.
“Eunan’s vitally important to what we’re doing going forward and we know that. Sometimes you just have to make decisions.”
After Monk’s encouraging words, O’Kane could well come back into Leeds’ team for their next match.
Phillips was shown a red card during Leeds’ 1-1 draw with Fulham, meaning he will be suspended for his side’s encounter against Queens Park Rangers at the weekend.
QPR have been in good form recently, winning four of their last five matches.
If Leeds can beat Ian Holloway’s men, they could move up to third place in the Championship table.
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