Positive triple Leeds injury update as Bielsa addresses Brenden Aaronson transfer failure

Marcelo Bielsa hopes Leeds United will be able to call on both Kalvin Phillips and Liam Cooper ‘in a week or two’ with both players in the final stages of their recovery.

The pair both suffered hamstring injuries in the 2-2 draw at Elland Road in early December and have played no part ever since. The pair have been badly missed – especially with Phillips in midfield – as Leeds have continued their battle for survival.

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However, Bielsa claims the pair are now in the “final stages of their recovery” and also delivered some good news on Junior Firpo. The summer signing from Barcelona limped out of the win at West Ham after also suffering a hamstring issue.

“Cooper and Phillips are in the final stages of their recovery from their operations,” Bielsa said on Monday. “Firpo is in the final stages of his recovery. He will be available next weekend or the following one.”

However, it’s not such good news for Patrick Bamford.

The striker is in danger of suffering something of a lost season. He’s not started a match since the 1-1 draw at Newcastle on September 17.

And it seems his return is not yet any closer.

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