Adam Pope has insisted that Crysencio Summerville isn't far away from making his Leeds United return.

The Lowdown: Marsch set for injury boost

Leeds have certainly had to deal with their fair share of injury blows over the last 12-18 months with the likes of Patrick Bamford, Liam Cooper and Stuart Dallas all requiring large amounts of time out of the side.

This season has been slightly better and aided by the fact young stars such as Wilfried Gnonto and Summerville have been able to step up and show they have Premier League quality in them.

However, after a stunning run of form which saw him register five goal involvements in six league games, Summerville was stopped in his tracks when he was struck down by injury but could soon be back in first-team action according to Pope.

The Latest: Summerville nearing a return

The BBC journalist was speaking about the makeup of the Leeds attack and hinted that the winger could slowly be getting back to full fitness on the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast.

He said: "Sinisterra, back at it; Summerville, not too far away; Gnonto, first pick, isn't he, at the moment; you've now got Rutter in there; Rodrigo; Bamford; Aaronson; Harrison, as it stands - I mean, that is some firepower.

"Nobody's got any worries about the final third."

The Verdict: Leeds set for bright second half of the season

With the new additions to the Leeds team and players such as Summerville and Luis Sinisterra getting back to full fitness, Jesse Marsch could well get his team firing on all cylinders and away from the bottom three.

As things stand, Leeds haven't really been able to have a full-strength squad with different players always seemingly out injured, so the poor results could well be down to that and Marsch not being able to play his preferred team.

However, now they have new signings through the spine of their team that Marsch clearly wanted and got, Leeds fans could well see how their manager wants his players to play and why Victor Orta is so keen to back his man.

As for Summerville, this really could be the time to show his worth, as having been given opportunities by Marsch earlier in the season, a potential formation change has been mooted at the club and he will be adding to the arrival of Georginio Rutter, as well as the return to fitness of Bamford in the attack.

Therefore, Leeds suddenly have plenty of talent up top, and with the Dutchman's comeback providing yet another option to Marsch after nearly a month out of action, the level of competition for places could be just what is needed as the Whites hunt for the goals to beat the drop.