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title: "Leeds: Phil Hay makes Charlie Cresswell injury admission"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2021-12-19T18:14:26Z"
modified: "2021-12-22T11:58:28Z"
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# Leeds: Phil Hay makes Charlie Cresswell injury admission

**Leeds United youngster Charlie Cresswell was set to face Arsenal on Saturday before a shoulder injury ruled him out of the match, according to journalist Phil Hay.**

### The Lowdown: Leeds thrashed by Arsenal

The Whites suffered another dispiriting Premier League outing on Saturday, losing 4-1 to the Gunners at Elland Road. Marcelo Bielsa is having to tackle an [injury crisis](https://www.premierinjuries.com/injury-table.php) and it is showing on the pitch, with Leeds now sitting a worrying [16th](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/table) in the table.

A relegation battle looks increasingly on the cards and a huge amount of resolve will need to be shown in the coming weeks, with signings required in the [January transfer window](https://www.givemesport.com/1754870-january-transfer-window-2022-when-does-it-open-when-does-it-close-and-which-players-are-going-to-move).

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### The Latest: Cresswell suffers injury

Writing in a Q&A for [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/3020323/2021/12/17/leeds-score-arsenal-lufc-afc/) after the Arsenal game, Hay confirmed that youngster Cresswell was set to start before he picked up an injury of his own.

The journalist stated: “Cresswell was injured in training – shoulder problem. Was due to start today.”

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### The Verdict: More minutes coming his way?

Considering Leeds’ current injury woes, it may be that Cresswell soon gets another chance to shine, assuming he recovers from his shoulder issue.

The 19-year-old has already made [four Premier League appearances](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/400646/Show/Charlie-Cresswell) this season (starting once) and he has shown he can compete at this level, earning a 7.93 rating from [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/400646/Show/Charlie-Cresswell) in the Carabao Cup penalty shootout win over Fulham back in September.

Granted, it would be better not having to throw a teenage centre-back into the team, but it could end up proving to be invaluable experience further down the line. Indeed, going by [how poorly Leeds defended](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/29328/12499512/leeds-defend-like-they-are-on-the-playground-and-are-in-trouble-if-it-continues-says-graeme-souness) against the Gunners, it’s not outlandish to suggest that Bielsa could have done with the teenager on Saturday.

***In other news, three Leeds players struggled in the defeat to Arsenal. Find out who they [are](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-arsenal-player-ratings-koch-dallas-roberts/).***