Javi Gracia press conference highlights: Leeds United team news revealed as Gnonto and Wober both out
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Leeds’ trip to table-topping Arsenal on Saturday promises to be one of their toughest tests this season. The Gunners have been imperious at home and as the season nears a conclusion, Mikel Arteta’s side will be looking to avoid any slip-ups in order to keep their hopes of a Premier League title alive.
Javi Gracia will be without Tyler Adams this weekend, whilst Willy Gnonto and Max Wober are both doubts after picking up injuries over the international break.
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Hide AdLeeds midfielder Adams underwent surgery on a hamstring injury and is expected to be out for an extended period, which could render him absent until pre-season.
Despite Gracia’s reluctance to discuss injured players in previous press conferences, the Spaniard is expected to provide an update this afternoon.
Live updates from Thorp Arch at 1 o’clock.
Javi Gracia press conference LIVE: Arsenal, Adams, Wober and Gnonto on the agenda
Gracia on Wober and Gnonto
I’m sorry but I cannot clarify because I don’t know. What I know is they’re out for this game. I think it will be more time, one week more, two weeks, it depends on their evolution.
Gracia on Forest and Palace
To be honest I’m only thinking of Arsenal. I know we have to play two important games at home in seven days. We are thinking it’s a good chance to get points with the support of our fans but we are focusing now on Arsenal.
Gracia on rotation
It would be good to rotate the players. We need to recover more players because in some positions we don’t have players to rotate. I think now we are only focus on the next [game] because I prefer not to think too much about the whole month because it’s going to be very tough for us
Gracia on Summerville
Crysencio from my arrival in all the games he play he show a good level, sometimes playing from the beginning in other games making the difference in the minutes he played. Against Wolves he made the pass to Rodrigo for score the last goal. Important things for the team and the quality he has I’m sure he will help the team, not only Cree, I think Luis as well, all the players, Rodri for sure, Patrick, all the players playing up front.