Marcelo Bielsa has told Leeds United’s official website that Liam Cooper and Diego Llorente could feature in their FA Cup clash at the weekend, but Tyler Roberts will not feature.
Leeds are set to take on Crawley in the cup competition, and their injury problems seem to be lessening.
Leeds have been badly short of options at the back of late, but Cooper and Llorente are now fit.
However, Bielsa did suggest that Tyler Roberts would not be available for selection.
“They’re both ok,” Bielsa said.
“Cooper is in conditions to play and whilst Llorente is also in conditions to play if needed, we’re being more cautious with him.
“Tyler Roberts is not available for this game.”
The news that Cooper and Llorente are now available again is a major boost to Leeds.
The Whites have been forced to play Luke Ayling in central defence in recent weeks, such is their paucity of options at the back.
Roberts may be disappointed to miss out on featuring, though, as he would surely have had a chance of starting.
Roberts has struggled for game time at Leeds this season, but Bielsa is expected to name a much changed line up this weekend.
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