A lot of Leeds United fans have reacted to the news that Jamie Shackleton has suffered a setback in his recovery from injury and will be out for another two weeks.
Are you disappointed Shackleton has had a setback?
Yes, useful squad player
No, don't really need him
Phil Hay relayed the news on Twitter, and that now means the 20-year-old has missed eight matches with a niggling injury that refuses to go away, and some Leeds fans have had enough of him and a few of the other injured players.
Shackleton has a fresh problem and is out for two-to-three weeks. Roberts not ready for Huddersfield either.
— Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) December 5, 2019
Proving why we need a couple of players in January
— Aaron Taylor (@AzzaLufc) December 5, 2019
Shackleton, Roberts and Forshaw are sick notes.
— Frank Reynolds (@lufcrumham) December 5, 2019
Other Whites supporters, though, feel bad for Shackleton and hope he returns soon.
Poor lad, just when everyone was expecting him to kick on these niggles keep popping up
— OliverM (@Goug4) December 5, 2019
Pity for him as an ideal opportunity with Forshaw out but best to get him sorted . Time on his side
— peter-maurice (@petermauriceuk) December 5, 2019
Poor shack le ton
— Jamie Bridge (@jamiebridge1) December 5, 2019
Footballers get injuries ????
— HungryDuck ??????????? (@LUFCPATRIOT69) December 5, 2019
What do we think?
The Leeds midfielder, who is valued at £2.25m by Transfermarkt, was fit for the whole of last season and made 24 appearances for the Whites.
This season has been frustrating for him, but it is good to see that Marcelo Bielsa still has him in his plans, and he has not forgotten about him just because of an injury.
Shackleton is rated highly by those at Elland Road and is a good option for Bielsa to have in his midfield.
The quicker they can get him back on the pitch the better – as it might ease the burden off Kalvin Phillips.
His suspension will mean that Ben White has to play as a defensive midfielder. This might not have been the case if Shackleton was available.