Leeds Utd v Brighton Match Thread - Casilla starts in net as Meslier missing for Leeds

[mothbanquet]

How often do we concede needless set-pieces?

We gave three corners away in the first few minutes at Crawley

And handled them. It was the last 45 minutes that we struggled with.

[1964white]

And handled them. It was the last 45 minutes that we struggled with.

To our credit we did Moth

[Lumiukko]

Definite reasons to be optimistic for this game, with Brighton missing several key players (including Lamptey who is just the kind of player to get behind our defence), spending a lot of time on the road recently, and our players surely wanting to make up for the shambles in the FA cup.

But, caution is definitely required with set pieces and their aerial threat, the pitch which is in terrible shape which may suit them more, missing KP in the midfield anchor position, and complacency.

They did seem to pressure and trouble Man City today in that second half so this is no walkover at all.

Heart says win, head says draw.

[whiteswan]

Yes, caution on Saturday....this will be no walk over....but we can hope can't we?

[Chilli D]

And handled them. It was the last 45 minutes that we struggled with.

We didn't handle the one just before half time. It took a good save from Casilla (his only one) to stop them scoring.

[Leeds1000]

Aaah, Ceefax and Teletext....those were the days.

I was another saddo. I used to remember if the page blinked it would mean someone had scored. The problem was it could be anyone on the page. All fixtures played on the same day great stuff.

[Chilli D]

I was another saddo. I used to remember if the page blinked it would mean someone had scored. The problem was it could be anyone on the page. All fixtures played on the same day great stuff.

Yeah, waiting for the pages to scroll round to the Leeds score could be excruciating

[mothbanquet]

We didn't handle the one just before half time. It took a good save from Casilla (his only one) to stop them scoring.

All falls into the handled bracket - i.e. not conceding a goal.

[Metro1962]

Casilla in the net, and I shall be bricking it.

If he is playing we will get a pasting.

If not we will win.

[The Subhuman]

We didn't handle the one just before half time. It took a good save from Casilla (his only one) to stop them scoring.

On a Phillips error, not an opportunity created by them.

[Irish Ian]

LLorente and Roberts available for Brighton
Bielsa backs Casilla

[rich_leeds64]

If this weather carries on we could be looking at a postponement, only hope is the pitch is playable and the Brighton players can get here but fortunately we don’t have to worry about the terraces and surrounding area. Weather forecast is snow through to this evening then freezing temperatures all day tomorrow with rain on Saturday.

[Smudge3920]

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[Irish Ian]

Brighton have a very depleted squad according to the Guardian they have Tariq Lamptey, ( 11) Aaron Connolly,(10) Danny Welbeck,(9),Adam Lallana(14), and Alireza Jahanbakhsh(15) all missing. appearances in brackets

Three strikers out. All we will need to do is keep Maupay ( 18) shackled.

[The Subhuman]

Good to get Llorente Coop and Roberts back..

[Allrounder]

How often do we concede needless set-pieces?

We gave three corners away in the first few minutes at Crawley

I am always nervous when Raphinha and Rodrigo helps out in our defending area, more often than not they give away free kicks.

[whiteswan]

I have a feeling that Bamford will be really up for this

[HarryofOz]

I wonder if Llorente will start alongside Cooper or if he'll be eased back with Ayling retaining his centre-back role.

[Smudge3920]

I have a feeling that Bamford will be really up for this

You and me both ...have him down for a hat trick ...

[dezzy]

Brighton have a very depleted squad according to the Guardian they have Tariq Lamptey, ( 11) Aaron Connolly,(10) Danny Welbeck,(9),Adam Lallana(14), and Alireza Jahanbakhsh(15) all missing. appearances in brackets

Three strikers out. All we will need to do is keep Maupay ( 18) shackled.

Great. Brighton are a good side so those players being out will certainly weaken them. This is a game that if we win will really put us in a great position, lose it and we’re looking over our shoulder a bit.
I can only see the Crawley game being a catalyst for a good performance tomorrow, this is a game I looked forward to when the fixtures came out with the White situation. Let’s hope we make him wish he was at Leeds a bit more tomorrow