Pablo Hernandez has issued a defiant message ahead of Leeds Unitedâs clash with Middlesbrough today, insisting that the Whites will be looking for the win. Â
Leeds head to Middlesbrough on an indifferent run of form, having lost four of their last six Championship fixtures, as well as crashing out of the FA Cup at the hands of Queens Park Rangers.
However, the mood within Marcelo Bielsaâs squad seems to be good, with Hernandez stating Leeds will be looking to win a âhardâ game.
âItâs a hard game against a big team,â the 33-year-old told Football League World this week.
âWe are playing away, but I am sure we will be ready to play this game and win this game.
âWe will fight on the pitch to win these three points.â
There are doubts over Hernandezâs fitness heading into this game, though, with Bielsa revealing earlier in the week that the Spaniard has been struggling with a groin problem.
Hernandez has been amongst Leedsâ most consistent players over the course of the season, scoring seven goals and registering an impressive 11 assists from an attacking midfield position.
Last time out against Norwich, Bielsa axed Hernandez at half-time, with Leeds trailing the game 2-0.
Ultimately the Argentinianâs changes didnât work, with the Whites going on to lose 3-1.
That defeat to Norwich was the latest in a run of negative results for Leeds, who will be hoping to get their promotion push back on track at Boro this afternoon.