West Ham v Leeds United: Marcelo Bielsa press conference every word on injuries, Cody Drameh exit, murderball, Raphinha and Adam Forshaw talks

FIFTH MEETING: Between West Ham boss David Moyes, left, and Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa, right. Graphic by Graeme Bandeira.FIFTH MEETING: Between West Ham boss David Moyes, left, and Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa, right. Graphic by Graeme Bandeira.
FIFTH MEETING: Between West Ham boss David Moyes, left, and Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa, right. Graphic by Graeme Bandeira.
Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa faced the media today ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash against West Ham United at the London Stadium.

The two sides are meeting for the second time in eight days having locked horns in the FA Cup third at the London Stadium last Sunday afternoon.

Goals from Manuel Lanzini and Jarrod Bowen saw the Irons to a 2-0 victory in a game for which Leeds had nine players out injured, Sam Greenwood then adding himself to that list by picking up an injury during defeat to the Irons.

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Junior Firpo was also forced off after taking a knock to the head from Illan Meslier but has since reported that he is fine to feature in Sunday's league clash against the Hammers for which Diego Llorente and the injured Tyler Roberts are both suspended.

Bielsa spoke to the media at noon and here is every word from the Whites head coach.

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West Ham v Leeds United - Marcelo Bielsa press conference every word

Key Events

  • Hammers and Whites meet in 2pm kick-off on Sunday
  • Irons beat visiting Leeds 2-0 in FA Cup third round last weekend
  • Marcelo Bielsa left with ten injuries after cup defeat
  • Diego Llorente and injured Tyler Roberts suspended
  • Bielsa speaking to the media at 12 noon

Marcelo takes his seat.

Five minutes to go...

Members of the press are gathered via Zoom and ready to go.

A look at what’s on the agenda for Marcelo

While we wait, predicted line up for Sunday’s game...

Welcome to our live blog for coverage of Marcelo Bielsa’s pre-West Ham press conference which is being held at noon. Everything that is said by the Whites boss will follow here, injuries top of the list, closely followed by a January transfer window update and most likely Bielsa’s take on sending Cody Drameh out on loan. Stay tuned.

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