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Leeds news: Thomas Christiansen reveals why Pierre-Michel Lasogga will miss Barnsley clash
LEEDS UNITED forward Pierre-Michel Lasogga has been ruled out of today's trip to Yorkshire rivals Barnsley (12.30pm).
Leeds United striker Pierre-Michel Lasogga has been ruled out of the Barnsley game
Lasogga missed Leeds’ last two fixtures against Middlesbrough and Wolves with the club claiming the Hamburg loanee was ill.
Christiansen refused to discuss his absence after the heavy defeat at Molineux but revealed at his pre-Barnsley press conference that he picked up a knock in training.
However, the Leeds boss is hopeful Lasogga will be available for Friday’s huge game against Aston Villa.
Kemar Roofe is likely to continue in attack against Oakwell.
Winger Stuart Dallas is a major doubt for the Yorkshire derby.
He returned from an ankle injury to make his 100th appearance for the club in the Wolves loss but has suffered a reaction.
Mateusz Klich sparked speculation ahead of the press conference when he posted a cryptic tweet and Christiansen has confirmed that the Polish midfielder has been left out the squad.
Simon Grayson pinpoints the major flaw in Thomas Christiansen’s team
Barnsley striker Tom Bradshaw is a doubt
Barnsley forward Tom Bradshaw is a doubt after being involved in a car accident on Wednesday night.
Bradshaw, 25, suffered a bruised back and Tykes boss Paul Heckingbottom is sweating on his fitness.
Angus MacDonald (foot) has returned to training and should be available for Leeds’ visit.
Mamadou Thiam, Ryan Hedges and Zeki Fryers are doubts after picking up knocks in Tuesday’s defeat to Cardiff while Lloyd Isgrove (knee) is out.