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Leeds United Now set to without one of these Daniel Falkagainst Chelsea’s key player and was forced to endure a tense wait for the other three.
Farke expects ‘tough’ night against Chelsea
Still six points ahead of the relegation zone Easily surpass Nottingham Forest In the last game, Leeds United challenged Chelsea away and were in excellent form. It’s also worth remembering that it was against the Blues that the Whites began their fantastic run of form, centered around Falke’s decision to switch to a back five.
However, despite the victory, Falke admitted he expected it to be a “difficult” game if Leeds allowed Chelsea to sort things out. he tell reporters: “One thing is for sure, it was a top performance from our side and a well-deserved win.
“We won every statistic and it’s not often that you get to dominate one of the biggest names in this league and win games that way.
“A very promising group of players, full of potential. Once they get on the field, it could be a tough game and a tough night, too.”
“We travel with respect but also realize that we also have the tools to play to our strengths on the pitch and if we do that then we are not afraid of anyone and we have a chance wherever we go.”
The trip to Stamford Bridge will always be a tough one as the pace of the game increases. The Blues haven’t lost yet Premier League Liam Rosenior’s campaign will be boosted by Leeds United’s latest injury news.
The Yorkshire club, which just welcomed back Daniel James, will lose another key figure on Tuesday night.
Falke shares the latest injury situation for four Leeds United players
Falke confirmed at the pre-match press conference Pascal Struijk to miss Chelsea Tuesday night game. The defender has fallen victim to the Premier League schedule and will now be forced to sit out the squad.
The Leeds boss also provided updates on Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Ilya Gruev and Anton Stach, claiming the latter will return to face Aston Villa at the end of the month, while Calvert-Lewin and Gruev will be available against Chelsea.
This is a frustrating blow for Falke, who is well aware of Struijk’s importance. The Germans went As far as description is concerned The defender is “crucial” in 2023, although he will have no choice but to cope with his absence against Chelsea.
If other results go as planned, this win could put Leeds nine points clear of the relegation zone and even 13th in the Premier League.
