Leeds United fans have been reacting on Twitter to the news that they could once again be without striker, Rodrigo Moreno, for this weekend’s fixture. Bielsa admitted he brought the forward back sooner and played him for more minutes than he wanted to. Influential … It is another example of Rodrigo’s stop-start season since joining Leeds from Valencia in August. Marcelo Bielsa's first words on Chelsea draw, Rodrigo and Bamford injury. Follow the latest from Leeds United head coach's post-match debrief at Elland Road after the Saturday afternoon Premier League clash with Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea In other news, Phillips has been left gutted after big Patrick Bamford news at Leeds United. 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Whether there were practice matches in training this week just to try and get more match fitness into him. Reports over the international break claimed Rodrigo was looking to leave Leeds, ... “We have no injury issues. Talks have murmured in some sections of the media this week suggesting that Rodrigo might be unhappy at Leeds and could have even had a small fallout with Marcelo Bielsa. He will know when he can get to his maximum fitness. Adapting to a new team, Covid-19 and injury have stopped him getting into a rhythm. Bielsa’s brought him on, taken him off again. 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McLeish admitted getting back up to speed was a battle for injured players and insisted all the setbacks would be impacting Rodrigo mentally as well as physically. Rodrigo […] In other news, Noel Whelan has revealed he is worried about what he has heard about Rodrigo at Leeds United. Exclusive: Leeds United table new bid for Brighton centre-back. Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa has provided a brief update on the wellbeing of Raphinha, after the Brazilian was forced off late on versus Manchester City. “If you can’t push them to maximum, you’re not going to get that in games. Exclusive: Leeds United table new bid for Brighton centre-back. As quoted by Leeds Live, Marcelo Bielsa confirmed the 30-year-old had picked up another muscle injury in training. ... Bielsa provides big update on ‘important’ Leeds star closing in on return. Tottenham have accepted a bid from Bournemouth for Cameron Carter-Vickers and he has been given the green light to discuss personal terms, Football Insider... McLeish: Rodrigo faces ‘difficult’ comeback after fresh injury blow at Leeds. “He’ll know when he’s at the top of his game, when he’s confident and there’s more he can push himself fitness-wise. The #ThreeLions are out at training, with 24 players involved. “If you mentally think you’re fit then that can be enough to take you through a game. Leeds stars Raphinha and Rodrigo are a doubt ahead of the clash with Liverpool on Monday. He played 30 minutes against West Ham and 44, having been subbed on and off again, against Chelsea. “That is worrying to hear, but we know he’s got talent. He said: “You’re going to see Rodrigo come back gently and gradually in this period. In the latest Leeds United news, Alex McLeish has admitted he fears for Rodrigo's fitness levels after Marcelo Bielsa's update. The former Premier League manager, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, suggested the Spain international had both a physical and mental hurdle to overcome at Elland Road. Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa is making a massive mistake with Rodrigo amid reports he wants to leave the club in the summer transfer window. However, he has only played the full 90 minutes four times to date. Alex McLeish has admitted he is growing concerned about Rodrigo Moreno’s lack of match fitness at Leeds United. They’ve just published a second story claiming that Rodrigo isn’t happy at the club after his summer move and its contents will have Leeds fans fretting. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Leeds striker questioned how the 30-year-old would get up to speed if he cannot get regular minutes under his belt. And while Patrick Bamford looks like being fully fit for Leeds… “I know that’s not the level, a friendly game or practice matches, it’s not at the same level but at least that will give him mental help. Leeds signed the 30-year-old for £27m in the last summer transfer window, and though Hay doesn’t think that Rodrigo has struggled to settle into life at Leeds, he thinks he could be frustrated by his recent injury and exclusion from the Spain squad.. Tottenham have accepted a bid from Bournemouth for Cameron Carter-Vickers and he has been given the green light to discuss personal terms, Football Insider... Whelan: I’m worried about what I’ve heard about Rodrigo at Leeds. The Whites travel to Fulham looking to put a dent in Scott Parker’s sides hopes of staying up. not great when you’ve signed somebody for £29million and they’re not going to be able to give you what you want or require. Rodrigo has scored three times in 20 league appearances for Leeds. “That is worrying to hear that from the manager because you pay £29million, you’re wanting someone fit. Someone raring to go, giving you 100 per cent and what they can give you at their maximum. McLeish told Football Insider assistant editor Russell Edge: “The match fitness is something that’s very difficult to get up to speed with. Whelan admitted the manager’s comments were a concern and suggested fans would have to be patient with the summer signing. Whelan told Football Insider assistant editor Russell Edge: “It’s not great when you’ve signed somebody for £29million and they’re not going to be able to give you what you want or require. “You get your fitness from training. Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa says Raphinha remains a doubt for the Monday night clash against Liverpool as he gave an update on the injury situation at Elland Road. Again, step up to the plate.”. Rodrigo’s future lies at Leeds United despite a frustrating first season at Elland Road, according to The Athletic’s Phil Hay. On Wednesday, England shared an injury update in which it was stated that Marcus Rashford was injured and is continuing his rehabilitation while on international duty. Leeds United fans have been singing the praises of their Spanish forward, Rodrigo Moreno, after the summer signing played down speculation over his future. Netherlands manager Frank de Boer has admitted that he does not expect Virgil van Dijk to take to the field again in the 2020-21 campaign.. Leeds United have been handed an early boost ahead of their Premier League clash against Sheffield United with the news that Rodrigo is in line to feature. The summer signing has only recently returned from a groin problem that kept him out for six games. Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa has confirmed Kalvin Phillips and Rodrigo Moreno will miss the Premier League clash against Aston Villa. As quoted by Leeds Live, Bielsa admitted Rodrigo had suffered another injury setback in the shape of a muscle strain picked up in training. Admitted the manager ’ s very difficult to get that in games go. Into a rhythm first words on Chelsea draw, Rodrigo and Bamford injury t push them maximum! 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