Thursday 10th March 7:45pm | Elland Road
Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa are the visitors to Elland Road on Thursday evening as the Whites go in search of their first points in six games. Ironically, the last point Leeds achieved was at Villa Park four weeks ago, when Llorente and a Dan James double gave the Whites a well deserved share of the spoils.
Following the six goal thriller, Villa lost at St James Park, and were also defeated at home against lowly Watford. They then beat Brighton comfortably on the South Coast, before cruising to a 4-0 victory over Southampton last weekend. They seem to be hitting form at the wrong time, but how many occasions have we seen that, this season?
Everton were smashed 5-0 by Spurs last night, but still have two games in hand over the Whites, and are a point behind. A win for Watford on Thursday night would see the Hornets move to within a point of Leeds if they can overcome Wolves and Leeds lose to Villa. Burnley travel to Brentford on Saturday lunchime. They are currently two points behind Leeds with a game in hand.
Leeds will be without the services of Tyler Roberts for the remainder of the season. The 23 year old underwent surgery on the hamstring injury he picked up last weekend at the King Power Stadium. Patrick Bamford is likely to get some game time, but not expected to start. There's also good news for Kalvin Phillips. The England midfielder is also hoping for a place on the bench following his four-month lay off with a hamstring injury.
Jesse Marsch is likely to recall Adam Forshaw to the starting line up. The 30 year old picked up a knock in training last week, and was dropped to the bench. We await news on whether Diego Llorente has overcome the knock he picked up a fortnight ago.
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