Jack Harrison’s Leeds injury has come at the worst time

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The expression goes that possession is nine-tenths of the law, which is why an injury to Leeds winger Jack Harrison has come at the worst possible time for him.

Manager Marcelo Bielsa has confirmed that the 21-year-old is unavailable against Blackburn Roves on Saturday due to a muscle injury, as domestic football resumes after the international break.

Leeds’ attacker is only expected to miss the weekend clash and is set to be back for next week, but his absence against Blackburn could have lasting damage.

The Whites are welcoming back attackers Kemar Roofe and Pablo Hernandez to the squad, who are both expected to force their way back into the starting XI on a regular basis.

Harrison was one of the men to make the most of the absences of two key players, but he could be set to lose his place in the side again.

The youngster, who is on a season-long loan at Elland Road from Manchester City, had to be patient at the beginning of the campaign.

He failed to start in the opening five Championship matches, but has been in the XI for the seven league matches that have followed and impressed at times.

The left-footed ace scored a vital goal in the 1-1 draw to Millwall in September, but it looks like his position will be under serious threat from teammate Hernandez and there is tough competition for places in wide areas.