'Desperate' - Journalist now drops Leeds injury crisis claim; Radz and Orta want 'season to end'

Leeds United will be ‘desperate’ for this season to come to an end after an endless string of injuries, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

The Whites enjoyed a brilliant first year back in the Premier League, finishing ninth, but the 2021/22 campaign has undoubtedly been one to forget.

Leeds find themselves in a relegation battle as we head towards April, with their safety far from secured and ongoing injury problems continuing to hold them back.

Since August, they have been without a host of key names at various points, whether it be Liam Cooper, Kalvin Phillips or Patrick Bamford, to name just a few.

Speaking to Transfer Tavern, O’Rourke claimed that Andrea Radrizzani, Victor Orta and Jesse Marsch will be ‘desperate’ for this season to finish before drawing a line under it:

O’Rourke’s assessment is spot on, in truth, with the campaign feeling increasingly tiresome for fans as the weeks and months have passed, with injuries holding them back but performances also proving to be poor at times.

The goal between now and May shouldn’t be playing good football, but instead simply remaining in the Premier League under Marsch, prior to rebuilding in the summer.

They have to just get the job done even if it’s in an ugly fashion, as was the case in the recent dramatic late wins against Norwich City and Wolves, before resetting ahead of 2022/23.

In other news, Phil Hay has discussed Leeds’ interest in one player. Find out who it is here.

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