Plymouth Argyle v Leeds Utd Match Thread
17th February@12:30 | Home Park
Pilgrims boss Ian Foster is getting his excuses in early, as his side prepare to welcome Leeds back to Home Park.
The two sides fought out a thrilling Cup tie just twelve days previously, but it seems Plymouth are now regretting going toe to toe with the West Yorkshire giants.
According to the head Pilgrim, his side are struggling both physically and mentally due to the size of his squad, and it hasn't helped the Plymouth cause that Leeds have had an extra 24 hours to prepare; with Foster claiming 'Leeds will be rubbing their hands'.
Daniel Farke is unlikely to risk Patrick Bamford. The 30yo was a late withdrawal from the side that ripped Swansea City apart midweek. He has a muscular issue which will probably keep him out of the side for several weeks.
Sam Byram (hamstring), Stuart Dallas (leg), Pascal Struijk (groin strain), and Karl Darlow (dislocated thumb) are all ruled out, whilst Jamie Shackleton could return to action. The 24yo missed the trip to Swansea, as his partner was giving birth to their first child.
Plymouth will be without Darko Gyabi (cannot play against his parent club), Keeper Mike Cooper (long term knee injury), forward Mustapha Bundu (calf) whilst former Leeds midfielder Adam Forshaw is struggling with a knee injury!