Southampton v Leeds - team news

By Andy Baggott
November 17 2005

Leeds will be sweating on the fitness of David Healy ahead of Saturdays difficult trip to Southampton. The Northern Ireland forward is still struggling with an ankle injury, and is unlikely to be risked from the start as he hasn’t trained all week.

Robbie Blake is likely to replace him up front in an otherwise unchanged side that drew on their last outing with Preston. This should mean a second game for on loan Liam Miller, who showed glimpses of what he can do on his debut. Also pushing for at least a place on the bench is Danny Pugh, who has caught the eye in training and on the recent trip to France. Pugh has struggled to get a game this season, but boss Kevin Blackwell has been impressed in recent weeks.
Blackwell will be without Icelandic midfielder Gylfi Einarsson though as he damaged his shoulder in last nights 0-0 reserve game and could be out for several weeks.

Harry Redknapps men were recent visitors to Elland Road and look a good team – impressing Blackwell more than any other we have faced. Although wins are vital, a draw wouldn’t be a bad result for Leeds, who need to get something from the game.