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Blackburn Rovers loanee Ian Poveda is set to be sidelined for some time after a fibula fracture suffered against Bristol City last weekend requires surgery. Leeds United fans have sent messages of support to the 21-year-old - here’s what they said.

@MadMidWeeker: Oh poor Little Ian. That's awful for him. Such talent developing too.

@MellyMaestro: Poor Ian. Sounds like things were starting to fall into place for him at Blackburn.

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@C0mbatW: Feel for the lad, I was hoping a season away on loan would have helped him kick on for us.

@Apothecary2019: Hope he recovers well. A real gutsy player xx

@Yorkiejohnd: Hope he gets better soon, great player and a really nice lad.

@El_Loco_Jo: Gutted for him. Good luck with your op and your recovery, @IancarloP, the Leeds family are all rooting for you to come back better than ever.

Leeds United's Ian Poveda. Pic: Clive Brunskill.

@ConnorMOT92: Absolutely gutted for him, stay strong @IancarloP.

@LeedsCarajo87: Get well soon @IancarloP, stay strong.

@FOREVERLEEDSMOT: All the best Ian lad. Speedy recovery.

@JasonStevo11: Gutted for him, just as he was hitting form as well.

Leeds United's Ian Poveda in action against Burnley. Pic: Nigel French.

@Carpedium66: Ouch not good news, very promising lad.

@MartinCBMRiley: Such a shame, just when he was getting a run in the team too. Wish the lad a speedy recovery.

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Leeds United fans send messages of support to injured Blackburn Rovers loanee Ian Poveda