A lot of Leeds United fans have responded to Phil Hay’s injury update on both Jamie Shackleton and Tyler Roberts.
Marcelo Bielsa confirmed that both Roberts and Shackleton are back but will not be in contention till next week.
Who is more important to Leeds?
Roberts
Shackleton
This has provoked a wide range of responses from many Whites supporters.
Some think that this is positive news.
Roberts and Shackleton won't be back until next week though. #lufc
— Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) December 19, 2019
Big boost to have these 2 players back over the festive period , ?for Preston ?
— Benny ?? (@BennyTaylsLUFC) December 19, 2019
Tease
— Ben Kingsnorth (@benkingsnorth) December 19, 2019
Other Leeds fans, though, are worried by this update and hope that both come through next week unscathed.
Christ
— JT (@lufc_) December 19, 2019
How they fit then
— Danieljamesrose (@danieljamesros2) December 19, 2019
Is that a real next week or a pretend next week ?
— Bite (@biteyerlegs70) December 19, 2019
We need to sign cover for Roberts in January, won’t be long b4 he’s crocked again, hope not though
— Matt Hill (@MattyHill83) December 19, 2019
What do we think?
Both Roberts and Shackleton will provide more competition, and both will now push for a starting place.
Roberts was told earlier in the season that he would be an important member of Bielsa’s squad, and after he scored a goal against QPR, it looked like he would be.
However, the 20-year-old then suffered a rather unfortunate injury that has seen other players fill in for him and lead the Whites to a 11-match unbeaten run.
Shackleton made 33 appearances last season and is a player liked by the staff at Eland Road. So, to have him back will also be a big boost.
Nevertheless, the signs are bright for Leeds United, regardless of some fans’ opinions, as having as many players as fit as possible could prove key as the second half of the season progresses.