A lot of Leeds United fans want to know where Adam Forshaw is after Marcelo Bielsa confirmed that he could not put a timeframe on the return of the 28-year-old midfielder.
Bielsa also would not provide updates on Tyler Roberts and Jamie Shackleton.
Would you like to keep Forshaw?
Yes, he is still an important player
No, get him sold
The Forshaw update has, however, left many Whites supporters wondering if they will ever see him again.
Injury latest: Cooper is in better shape but Bielsa is wary of risking him this weekend. The others – Forshaw, Shackleton, Roberts – aren't available yet. #lufc
— Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) December 12, 2019
Is Forshaw dead?
— George Eastbury (@GeorgeEastbury) December 12, 2019
???? He is unlucky with injuries but when fit very important. Can’t just get rid. Dear God things people write here. He is contracted here .
— peter-maurice (@petermauriceuk) December 12, 2019
Can we confirm Forshaw is still alive? Tricky thing these muscle strains that mean you might miss the next game.
— Jonny Howard (@Jonny__Howard) December 12, 2019
Who is Forshaw?
— Andrew (@IrvineLUFC) December 12, 2019
Has Forshaw visited the Bermuda Triangle???
— David O’Neill (@DavyoO) December 12, 2019
Don’t think I’ll live to see Forshaw wear a Leeds shirt again.
— Woolly Sammoth (@Oli_Ginger_King) December 12, 2019
Some Leeds fans want the club to get rid of him.
Time to ship out crocks like Forshaw in January. Wage of resources
— Eireleeds1?? (@kevingaff) December 12, 2019
Forshaw spent more time in the injury room than on the field sell him and bring someone else in
— jamie livsey (@Jimjam_1985) December 12, 2019
What do we think?
Forshaw was initially only supposed to miss one game with a suspected hip problem, but he has suffered setback after setback and has actually missed 14 matches – with it unclear when he will return.
This is a shame for the former Middlesbrough man who last season became an important part of the Whites’ promotion bid making 30 appearances.
This season started well for Forshaw as he started six of seven matches before suffering the initial injury against Swansea City and then he returned two games later for the 1-0 defeat to Charlton Athletic.
However, he only lasted for 45 minutes, and he has not appeared in a Leeds shirt since.
The fact that Bielsa is refusing to put a timescale on his return is concerning and might suggest that Forshaw could miss most of the season.