Leeds United will be without three key players for tomorrowâs clash with Queens Park Rangers in the Sky Bet Championship, with Pablo Hernandez, Pierre-Michel Lasogga and Stuart Dallas all set to miss the visit to Loftus Road. Â
BBC Radio Leedsâ Adam Pope has been speaking to Thomas Christiansen ahead of Leedsâ trip to London, with the Elland Road boss confirming that he will be without the trio, as his side look for a victory to put more pressure on the Championshipâs top-six.
Christiansen has confirmed that Hernandez was close to making Leedsâ trip to London, but insisted that the 32-year-old, who was forced off last week against Aston Villa, would not be risked.
Lasogga and Dallas, who have both struggled with injury over the last month, are set to be out for a further 7-10 days, according to Christiansen.
Whilst Christiansen was only able to deliver a negative update on Hernandez, Lasogga and Dallas, he did confirm that Eunan OâKane was back and available for the trip to Loftus Road, having missed Leedsâ clash with Aston Villa last Friday due to a hip problem.
OâKane was forced from the field during Leedsâ 2-0 victory at Barnsley.
The Verdict
This is a blow for Leeds and Christiansen, particularly the absence of Hernandez, who would have undoubtedly been in the starting XI.
Of course, Lasogga and Dallas would have featured in the matchday squad, which significantly weakens Christiansenâs hand, however, he will confident his squad still has enough ability to pick up three points.
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