Leeds United’s Robin Koch is set to miss the Premier League clash with Liverpool on Wednesday night after suffering a concussion against Manchester United at the weekend.
The Lowdown: Koch hurt against Man United
The Whites were beaten 4-2 at home to their fierce rivals on Sunday afternoon as they become increasingly embroiled in a relegation scrap.
Koch only lasted 31 minutes at Elland Road because of a concussion, having initially tried to battle on, with Junior Firpo replacing him in the team.
As Leeds prepare for a daunting trip to Liverpool on Wednesday night, an update regarding Koch’s availability has emerged.
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The Latest: Koch set to miss Liverpool game
According to Mail+ [via MOT Leeds News], the German is expected to miss out due to his current issue, with FA guidelines claiming that players have to rest for six days after having a concussion.
That would give Koch no time to recover for the visit to Anfield, landing Marcelo Bielsa with another selection headache.
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The Verdict: Yet another injury blow for Leeds
Leeds’ season has been ravaged by injuries to key players, with the likes of Liam Cooper, Kalvin Phillips and Patrick Bamford out for long periods, among others.
This is yet another setback for Bielsa ahead of such a tough assignment against Liverpool, with Koch having previously been hailed as ‘magnificent’ by club ambassador Noel Whelan, and it leaves Bielsa with a real dearth of options in midfield.
It seems likely that Stuart Dallas and Adam Forshaw may have to partner one another, with Firpo slotting in at left-back in place of the Northern Ireland international. It’s far from an ideal scenario against a Liverpool side on a prolonged winning streak and with the top of the table firmly in their sights.
In other news, a Premier League club has been backed to sign one Leeds player this summer. Find out who it is here.