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Raphinha - Takes five shots in win Raphinha took five shots and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Watford. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Raphinha was a threat to Watford on Saturday even if he wasn't quite accurate enough with his shots. He will be looking to add to his season tally of three goals against Southampton, which have conceded 10 times in seven Premier League matches, after the international break.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Illan Meslier - Keeps clean sheet against Watford Meslier made a save and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Watford.

Impact Meslier kept his first clean sheet of the season Saturday as Leeds also won their first Premier League game. He will hope to build off this momentum after the international break when he faces Southampton, which have scored just five goals in seven matches.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Llorente - Scores goal against Watford Llorente scored a goal and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Watford. He also made two clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Llorente was the difference maker on Saturday, his return to the pitch after missing two games with a hamstring injury. He has another few weeks to finish recovering during the upcoming international break before taking on Southampton, which have scored just five goals in seven Premier League matches this season, on Oct. 16.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stuart Dallas - Comes off injured against Watford Dallas was subbed out of Saturday's victory against Watford in the 78th minute after suffering an apparent hip injury.

Impact Dallas was playing well on both sides of the ball before his potential injury struck, taking five shots (one on target), creating two chances and winning two of two tackles in the match. He has a few weeks to recover thanks to the upcoming international break before Leeds faces Southampton on Oct. 16.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Diego Llorente - Back in starting XI Llorente (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Watford.

Impact Llorente gets the immediate start Saturday after missing the last two matches with a hamstring injury. The hope is that he doesn't pick up another muscular issue, as he's dealt with a variety of them since joining Leeds a year ago. That said, he's starting, so the thought is that he's fit enough to go 90.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Raphinha and Llorente available for Leeds vs Watford, Bamford ruled out Leeds United will have Raphinha and Diego Llorente available for their match against Watford on Saturday.Head coach Marcelo Bielsa confirmed...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Raphinha - Good for Saturday Raphinha is available for Saturday's match against Watford after being subbed off early in each of the last two games.

Impact This was never a major worry for Raphinha, as he's already battled through this knock in two matches, scoring in each of them. He may not be ready for a full 90 Saturday, but he has eight shots in his last two starts and will surely get more opportunities against Watford.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Llorente - Available against Watford Llorente (hamstring) is available for Saturday's match against Watford, according to manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact Llorente is available, but he's missed the last two matches with a hamstring injury, so it's hard to see him returning to the XI Saturday, especially given his injury history. It's more likely Jamie Shackleton will get another start at right-back Saturday to allow Llorente more rest before returning.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Koch - Has no timetable to return Koch (pubis) does not have a timeline to recover because of a "very rebellious injury," according to manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact Koch has missed the last five matches and appears set to miss a few more. There's a chance he recovers over the break, but there's little reason to suggest that will happen. Jamie Shackleton and Charlie Cresswell started the last match and could be used more until Leeds get a tad healthier on the back line.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Ayling - Needs minor surgery on knee Ayling needs "simple surgical intervention" on his knee and will be out an unknown amount of time, according to manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact This is a tough update on Ayling, who looks set to miss at least the next month. The defender started all 38 matches last season and in his absence against West Ham, Leeds used both Charlie Cresswell and Jamie Shackleton. The hope is that Ayling will be able to return in a month or so, as this is just a minor surgery.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Bamford - Hopeful to return after break Bamford's ankle will take a few more weeks to resolve, according to manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact Bamford will miss Saturday's game against Watford and the hope is that he can get back in training over the break. It appears that this is a high-ankle sprain, so a multi-week absence isn't surprising. Rodrigo started up front last match and is expected to remain there while Bamford is out.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Shackleton - Starts at right-back Shackleton had one chance created and one crosses at right-back in the 2-1 loss against West Ham.

Impact Shackleton received his first league start of the season in the loss, mainly out of necessity. With Luke Ayling expected to miss more time, Shackleton could remain in the starting XI, though it's not guaranteed he'll be at right-back again.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Struijk - Eligible to return Saturday Struijk served his three-match suspension and is eligible for Saturday's match against Watford.

Impact Struijk served two matches in league play and then another in a Cup match, so he'll be available Saturday. He'll be a nice boost to what has been an injury-battered back line for Leeds. It's expected he'll start against Watford, similar to the first three matches of the season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Tyler Roberts - Creates one chance as sub Roberts created one chance and picked up a yellow card in 21 minutes during Saturday's 2-1 loss to West Ham.

Impact Roberts subbed on in the second half and had a quiet performance during the comeback home loss. He also received his first yellow card of the season. The forward has yet to start i the season, and will likely come off the bench again when they host Watford on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Firpo - Scores own goal in loss Firpo scored an own goal in Saturday's 2-1 loss to West Ham, while creating one chance and making five tackles (two won).

Impact Firpo was having a good outing, leading his side in tackles, but scored against his own net in the 67th minute after an unfortunate play to give West Ham the equalizer. The left-back started three games in a row and will now look to get the nod again versus Watford on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mateusz Klich - Assists against West Ham Klich assisted one goal from three chances created, took two off-target shots, sent in two inaccurate crosses and made two tackles (both won) in Saturday's 2-1 loss to West Ham.

Impact Klich assisted Raphinha in the 19th minute for their opener, but they couldn't hold the lead and dropped all three points at home. That was his first assist of the season, to go with one goal. The midfielder will now face an easier matchup against Watford on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raphinha - Scores opener in home loss Raphinha scored one goal from three shots, created three chances, sent in three crosses (one accurate), made two clearances and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 loss to We...

Impact Raphinha scored the opener in the 19th minute, but they conceded twice in the second half to end up with the home loss. That was his third goal in the season, but he also received his second yellow card. The midfielder will now look to get on the scoresheet again when they host Watford on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Illan Meslier - Makes five saves in loss Meslier made five saves and three clearances and picked up a yellow card during Saturday's 2-1 loss to West Ham.

Impact Meslier had a good outing, but couldn't help them avoid the comeback home loss. The goalkeeper has yet to keep a clean sheet in the season after six starts. He will now look to bounce back against Watford on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Forshaw - Suffers new injury Forshaw suffered a hamstring injury and is set to miss at least another month, according to manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact Forshaw can't seem to stay healthy and it's another muscle injury that will keep him out. He's at least been healthy to make the bench this season after missing all of last campaign, but another injury is not good news given his injury history the last two or three years.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raphinha - Scores, subs off early again Raphinha bagged the opener and finished with three shots (two on target) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss against West Ham. However, he was battling a knock all wee...

Impact Raphinha picked up a knock in the prior game against Newcastle and he fought through it to go 69 minutes. It seems like an issue that he can play through and that'll likely be the case for Saturday's game against Watford with the hope that he can recover fully over the international break.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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