A lot of Leeds United fans have reacted to Marcelo Bielsa’s injury update before the Whites play Middlesbrough in the league.
Speaking at his press conference, the Argentine confirmed that Kiko Casilla received a kick to the hand, and there is inflammation from the kick.
Who would be the bigger loss against Middlesbrough?
Casilla
Phillips
Bielsa said that the Spaniard might play depending on the pain, but he then said he was optimistic about Casilla’s chances.
Bielsa also said that Kalvin Phillips got a kick, but he was also optimistic about Phillips.
Here’s what fans had to say about the pair:
Everyone says they want him out and meslier in but that just knocks his confidence and I still think he deserved his place in the squad as it’s a rough patch for the whole team, if he can’t play it would be a good chance for meslier though
— HPettit (@HPettit5) February 25, 2020
Great news
— Martin shaw (@martinshaw27) February 25, 2020
Kiko not playing, not a great loss
— Colin Gray (@colinjfgray) February 25, 2020
Just play Kiko’s torso, see how that goes
— Gabriel (@bethgabriel_) February 25, 2020
Check up in the mornings on casilla then I’m guessing
— David Ward ?- BottleSZN ? (@DAVIDLUFC_) February 25, 2020
Kiko mentally weak at the best of times, finger gives him an excuse to be shy. Rest
— M W (@mewebb1) February 25, 2020
Be surprised if he plays, rest him for Saturday
— Matt Hill (@MattyHill83) February 25, 2020
He’s had problems with his fingers all season ??
— Gary Atkinson (@GaryAkko17) February 25, 2020
What do we think?
The 33-year-old has made five errors leading to goals since the Whites drew 3-3 with Cardiff City; however, in his last two games, he has kept clean sheets.
Maybe this is a sign that Casilla is regaining his form?
Therefore, if he were to miss the match with Boro because of a small hand injury it would be a blow – especially as he does not yet know if the FA will ban him for using racist language towards Jonathan Leko.
Hopefully, he makes a recovery and is available for selection.