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Marcelo Bielsa says Kemar Roofe fit for Leeds United

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Kemar Roofe is fit to play for Leeds United against Ipswich Town this weekend.

Kemar Roofe of Leeds United appeals for a penalty during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Norwich City at Elland Road on February 02, 2019 in Leeds, England.

Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa has told The Yorkshire Evening Post that Kemar Roofe is fully fit and available.

Roofe, who can operate as a striker or as a winger, did not feature for Leeds in their Championship game against Villa in the Championship last weekend.

The 26-year-old had a hip injury, but Bielsa has said that the Englishman is fully fit and available for the Championship match against Ipswich Town away from home on Sunday.

Bielsa told The Yorkshire Evening Post about Roofe: “He is completely fit. But we can’t ignore the fact that he has spent some time without playing 90 minutes.”

Positive news for Leeds United

The match against Ipswich is pretty academic, but it will give Leeds the chance to give Roofe a runout.

The 26-year-old has been a key player for Leeds and has been scoring some important goals for the Whites.

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Aston Villa at Elland Road on April 28, 2019 in Leeds, England.

The striker has made 26 starts and five substitute appearances in the Championship for Leeds this season, scoring 14 goals and providing two assists in the process, according to WhoScored.

Leeds are likely to play Derby County, Middlesbrough or Bristol City in the Championship playoff semi-final.

Leeds United's Kemar Roofe battles with Swansea City's Mike van der Hoorn during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Swansea City at Elland Road on February 13, 2019 in...