Fulham v Leeds - team news

By Andy Baggott
March 10 2004

Leeds have injury worries over Alan Smith and Eirik Bakke ahead of Saturdays crucial trip to Fulham. Smith is expected to be fit, but Bakke’s pulled thigh could rule the Norwegian out

Stephen Mcphail is on standby to slot into midfield alongside the improving Seth Johnson. Eddie Gray will have limited options in midfield with the axing of both Batty and Jody Morris, so Soloman Olembe could earn a recall to the bench. If results go our way, we could climb out of the bottom 3 this weekend, but the three points up for grab are vital. Fulham have been hit by the acrimonious departure of Louis Saha and are struggling to replace the Frenchman. They are solid at the back, and in Steed Malbranque have a quality midfielder who has to be watched. They performed well last week at Man Utd, only losing by the odd goal in 3 at Old Trafford.