Brentford v Leeds Utd Match Thread
Sunday 22nd May@16:00 | Brentford Community Stadium
Leeds Utd conclude their 2021/22 campaign in West London, knowing that Victory at Brentford on Sunday may not be enough to guarantee them top flight football next season. At this very point twelve months ago, we were preparing for the visit of West Brom, knowing that a top nine finish was guaranteed, and not having a care in the World - How things can change in a year!
Leeds drew the reverse fixture (with Brentford) 2-2 back in December. A rare Tyler Roberts strike was cancelled out by Shandon Baptiste, ten minutes into the second half. Brentford then took the lead five minutes later through Sergi Canos. Bamford was bought on with twenty minutes left. He scored an equaliser in the dying seconds of injury time to nick a point, then re-injured himself with the goal celebration. This was also the game where Kalvin Phillips and Liam Cooper sustained their injuries which would see them both sidelined for nearly four months
Leeds will be without the services of Stuart Dallas (broken leg), Adam Forshaw (fractured knee cap), Luke Ayling (suspended), Daniel James (suspended), Crysencio Summerville (Ankle) and Tyler Roberts (hamstring). The Premier Injuries website rate Patrick Bamford as 50/50. Several articles are suggesting that Jesse Marsch needs to gamble on Bamford, whether he's fit or not. This would be harsh on Gelhardt who showed immense skill to set up the last gasp equaliser.
Ethan Pinnock (Thigh), Mathias Jorgensen (Groin) and Saman Ghoddos (Ankle) are ruled out for the Bees.
Frank Onyeka (Foot) faces a late fitness test.