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Marcelo Bielsa says Leeds ace Adam Forshaw could be back next week

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The Leeds United ace man has been out injured for the last three weeks.

Marcelo Bielsa the head coach

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa spoke to reporters during his pre-match press conference today, and suggested that Adam Forshaw is closing in on a return to the first-team fold, as quoted by Leeds Live.

The Whites currently sit in third spot in the Championship table, but they can jump back to the top with a win over Queens Park Rangers.

Bielsa has some of his key men currently out injured, and the sooner that they return, the better for Leeds.

One player who the west Yorkshire outfit have missed recently is Adam Forshaw, who has been out of action since February 2nd.

Bielsa addressed the media today, and suggested that the 27-year-old isn’t far away from bring ready to feature for the first-team again, as quoted by Leeds Live:

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa watches on during the first half

“Adam Forshaw is making the steps to try to get back to the group for next week.”

Leeds will be hoping to really push on now and take the Championship by the scruff of the neck, especially with some of their key men closing in on returning from injury.

Whilst Forshaw is expected to be back next week, Barry Douglas and Gaetano Berardi should be ready for tomorrow’s clash with QPR, according to Bielsa.

Leeds United's Adam Forshaw shoots at goal under pressure from Norwich City's Tom Trybull during the Sky Bet Championship between Leeds United and Norwich City at Elland Road on February 2,...