Leeds team news - v Birmingham City

By Andy Baggott
September 18 2003

As Leeds look to bounce back from Mondays horror show at Leicester, here's the latest team news, fresh from Elland Road ahead of Saturdays game with Birmingham

Leeds go into Saturdays game with no new injury worries, which gives Peter Reid something of a selection headache. Skipper Dom Matteo is doubtful still though, as he seems to be loosing his fight for fitness. This means that Roque Junior is likely to get another chance to show what he is all about. In midfield, Olembe and Batty are both pressing for a start as they bid to break up the Morris and Johnson partnership. Up front, Chapuis and Bridges will be attempting too break up the Viduka and Smith partnersship, but both are likely to need more reserve games first. Nick Barmby and Aaron Lennon both came through the reserves game at Liverpool in the week, and again, will be attempting to get their first start of the season. Olembe may get the nod over Seth Johnson.