The Leeds United midfielder last appeared more than a month ago.
Marcelo Bielsa has admitted that Adam Forshaw’s recovery is going slower than Leeds United expected.
Forshaw last played in Leeds’ 3-1 defeat to Norwich City at the start of February, owing to a knee problem.
Speaking later that month, Bielsa suggested the midfielder would be fit for the Bolton Wanderers game – which ended in a 2-1 win for the Whites – a fortnight ago.
But with no sign of Forshaw yet, the Leeds boss was asked for a further update at his press conference on Thursday afternoon.
“(Forshaw is) making slow progress, slower than we thought,” Bielsa said, as quoted by Leeds Live. “We think he is close to his problem being over and we will rely on him soon.
“His recovery lasts longer than what he thought. We thought it would be faster, but the fact it’s taking longer is a basis for him to come back in better condition.”
Bielsa refused to put a date on Kemar Roofe’s return to action, which could be more than a month away, but added: “He is working very hard and he is very serious in his work. We don’t know yet (when Roofe will be back) but he’s making good progress.”
In better news for Leeds, Jack Clarke is nearing a return to contention after a recent illness.
However, the influential winger will not be available to face Bristol City this weekend.
“He is well, he’s fit,” Bielsa said, as quoted by Leeds Live. “He will play next week for the under-23s. Probably will be able after this game to be in the main group.”
Leeds have also been without Gaetano Berardi and Barry Douglas in recent weeks.
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