Leeds United have had their injury concerns this season which has seen a number of players ruled out of action and have to spend a number of weeks and months on the sidelines.
Marcelo Bielsa’s side appear to have been able to cope without some of them, as they remain within touching distance at the top of the Championship table.
When players have started to come back to the side, the Argentine ensures they get enough match practice with the Under-23s before putting them straight back into his senior side.
And, it appears he could be close to having two men being available for their promotion efforts to the Premier League.
Izzy Brown, who has been unable to play for the Whites since joining on loan from Chelsea, shared a picture on Instagram alongside Patrick Bamford, who has been out with a Posterior Cruciate Ligament injury.
The midfielder uploaded a photo of the pair on what appeared to be a coach, with the thought that they are heading to play in the Premier League Cup against Newcastle United on Friday.
The Verdict:
Although it remains to be seen if either of the duo feature for the Under-23s in the game against Newcastle, it will be a huge boost that they are both travelling for the match.
Both were not thought to make a return to action until 2019, however, if both get on the pitch on Friday, it could signify that they are closer to being involved in the first-team squad.
Everyone at Elland Road will likely be keeping tabs on what happens throughout the course of the evening, with Bielsa likely to be eager to hear how his two senior players come through the contest.
Leeds fans – thoughts?
