Leeds winger congratulates team on victory.
Leeds United winger Hadi Sacko has praised the team’s 2-1 win over Cambridge United, having missed the game through injury.
Sacko, 22, sat the game out with injury after picking up a knock in the club’s win over Rotherham in their last match.
Hadi Sacko of Leeds United in action with Harlee Dean of Brentford
The Sporting Lisbon loanee indicated his absence is only short term, but admitted he is nervous about whether he can keep his place.
Leeds’ next game is as soon as Friday night against Derby County, and head coach Garry Monk will be keen to get Sacko involved if he is fit.
Despite his concerns, Sacko’s ability to stretch the play by running with the ball was missed in Leeds’ 2-1 win over Cambridge, particularly in the first half.
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Stuart Dallas was the only natural winger named in the Leeds starting XI, with Alex Mowatt, Kalvin Phillips, Souleymane Doukara and Matt Grimes taking up the other midfield spots.
Sacko should not be concerned long term about his Leeds place, but he does face a race against time to prove his fitness that he can be trusted from the start against Derby. A full rest last night should help.
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