Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa has told Leeds Live that he is yet to decide over whether Raphinha will feature against Crystal Palace.
Leeds are set to take on Palace on Saturday, and they are hopeful that Raphinha will be fit.
The Brazilian missed out on playing for the Whites in their last game against Leicester City.
And Bielsa has now hinted that he will make a very late call over whether Raphina will be around at the weekend.
“I haven’t decided just yet,” Bielsa said. “We’re going to wait until tomorrow to see if it is convenient whether we can count on him or not.”
If Raphinha could make it back it would be a major boost to Leeds, as they are without some important players currently.
Rodrigo will continue to self-isolate, while Diego Llorente and Kalvin Phillips are also still sidelined.
“Llorente and Phillips won’t be available for the game on Saturday,” Bielsa confirmed.
Phillips’s absence is the biggest blow for Leeds, as his importance to the side was highlighted in their last match.
Leeds were beaten 4-1 by Leicester City and they looked far less secure defensively without their midfield enforcer.
Palace will pose a similar threat to Leicester in the break, so it will be important for Leeds that they find a way of dealing with Phillips’ absence at the weekend.
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