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Leeds United v Doncaster Rovers: Injured Delph to miss clash
Fabian Delph in match action against Coventry City.
Fabian Delph will miss Leeds United’s clash with Doncaster Rovers after returning to Aston Villa for treatment on his ankle injury.
The on-loan midfielder strained ligaments in Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat at Coventry City and is fighting to be fit in time for the final game of his month-long spell at Elland Road.
Delph’s temporary deal with Leeds is due to conclude after next weekend’s visit to Portsmouth and his injury could spell the end of his time with United.
Villa were expected to recall the 22-year-old after his initial loan having refused to allow him to come to Elland Road until the end of the Championship season.
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Delph has started United’s last five games but he was hurt during the second half of their clash in Coventry and left the Ricoh Arena on crutches.
United caretaker manager Neil Redfearn said: “He’s going to be out tomorrow but I’m hoping it’ll be days rather than weeks.
“He’s gone back down to Villa to be assessed and, to be fair to them, he’s their player.
“We’re grateful to them for letting us have him.
“Fab’s a good player and I thought he played really well in the two games before Coventry.
“He’s a big influence and it’s a big loss.”
Delph is likely to be replaced in United’s midfield tomorrow by Michael Brown or Mika Vayrynen.
Leeds have no other new injuries problems but Redfearn confirmed that changes were likely after their woeful loss to Coventry.
He said: “The rest of the squad has to have the feeling that places are up for grabs.
“There’ll definitely be one change and probably two or three.”
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Friday, February 17, 2012 at 02:44 PM#2 onemexican. I agree give the boy a go NR, lets see what he can do
KRU251
Friday, February 17, 2012 at 01:54 PMI am not trying to deter anyone from posting on here, I think its a valuable site for Leeds fans. However I think for those of us who are in accordance with LUST's aims could i suggest that we make a contribution to thier message board. Air you're views and get behind them, Those who don't agree with LUST: I respect you as Leeds fans & no offence is intended.
ELLAND BACK
Friday, February 17, 2012 at 01:38 PMone player isnt going to remove the leeds board and thats what the problem is
onemexican
Friday, February 17, 2012 at 11:45 AMWhen do we get to see 'El Americano'....took a lot of paper work to get him....SG said he would have an impact....well Leeds needs an impact ..now!
LeedsNornIron
Friday, February 17, 2012 at 09:06 AMI hope the two probably changes are the defence and the midfield! Team is in urgent need of a shake up
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