Leeds United have been dealt with frustrating injury problems ahead of tomorrow night’s clash at Elland Road with Brentford, Marcelo Bielsa has revealed in his pre-match press conference. Liam Cooper and Barry Douglas, who have both been ever-presents in defence in the first three games of the season, are doubts ahead of Wednesday night’s encounter with the Bees, along with Gjanni Alioski. Bielsa has revealed that all three players are fit to play tomorrow night, but he wants the trio to be at full match fitness before throwing them into the side. But it looks as if the Argentine has already thought of a quick resolution for the Whites’ mini injury crisis, by revealing that Stuart Dallas, who has played at right-back in the early stages of this season, will move over to the left to replace Douglas. Bielsa says Shackleton will play at right-back and Dallas will move to left-back if Douglas/Alioski aren't available. Bielsa says all three injury doubts are fit enough to feature tomorrow – but he wants them to be 100 per cent. — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) August 20, 2019 Jamie Shackleton, who was used an advanced midfielder in the play-offs last season, will fill in at right-back if Dallas moves over to the left, as Leeds look to claim their fourth win of the season in all competitions. Here, we take a look at Leeds fans’ reactions to this tactical update… Playing Berardi so he can break Jansson in two, smart — Matthew Mandziuk (@MMandziuk16) August 20, 2019 Anyone else fine with this ahaha — jake stevens (@jakestevens99__) August 20, 2019 Why play alioski yesterday if Douglas was a doubt? — Jay (@JaySnxwden) August 20, 2019 Somewhat relieved by the clarification. Phew! — Becca Richardson (@BeccaRi41043767) August 20, 2019 Does what he wants doesn’t he Bielsa. Not satisfied with naming start XI’s sometimes 48 hours before kick off, he’s now naming their potential replacements and their positions. — Dan (@danjmh) August 20, 2019 Still strong. What about cooper then? — Claudio (@claudiolufc) August 20, 2019 can’t play cooper then surely, not worth the risk of long term injury? — Love Shack Babyy👼🏼 (@RMaudsleyPhotos) August 20, 2019 That sounds reasonable 👍 — Dan (@DanP_LUFC) August 20, 2019 Bielsa playing games – there all fit — ASH (@Ashthebashx) August 20, 2019 Slightly worried that we are already struggling with knocks and injuries whilst still being in August. — Jack Hinchliff (@hinchliff_jack) August 20, 2019 #LeedsUnited #BarryDouglas #JamieShackleton
