Leeds down to bare bones

Leeds United are down to the barest of bones as they prepare to play West Ham for the second time in a week.

The Hammers beat Marcelo Bielsa’s side in the third round of the FA Cup at the weekend, cruising to a 2-0 victory and setting up a clash with non-league Kidderminster in the process.

Leeds Live reports that manager Bielsa has a number of injury woes to contend with as they prepare for the game.

Most notably, striker Patrick Bamford is injured and will not be available for the game.

Fellow forward Sam Greenwood is also injured, as are Joe Gelhardt and Rodrigo, Tyler Roberts is suspended and that means the club don’t actually have a centre-forward who is fit for the game.

Winger Daniel James will likely have to play up front.

Diego Llorente is still suspended, while Pascal Struijk is injured as well; Jamie Shackleton and Charlie Cresswell are also out.

Kalvin Phillips and Liam Cooper are long-term absentees.

That’s 11 absences, meaning the Hammers will be confident of securing another victory over Leeds this weekend.