Leeds round-up: Bielsa announced unchanged line-up, Clarke injury update, Johnson warns Whites target O’Dowda

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Marcelo Bielsa announces starting line-up

Marcelo Bielsa has announced that Leeds will field an unchanged starting line-up when they face Bristol City this weekend, Phil Hay of The Yorkshire Post reports.

Leeds beat West Brom 4-0 last Friday and Bielsa will keep faith with his same 11 players.

Bristol City are Leeds’ next opponents as Bielsa prepares his team for a trip to Ashton Gate.

Jack Clarke injury update

Bielsa has provided an injury update on Leeds starlet Jack Clarke and it is positive news, Phil Hay reports.

The 18-year-old was taken off and required oxygen in a game against Middlesbrough in early February and he has now been out for nearly a month with illness.

But Bielsa confirmed that exciting winger Clarke will be back soon, saying: “He’s well, he’s fit. He will play next week in an Under-23s game. After this game, he will probably be able to be in the group.”

Lee Johnson on Callum O’Dowda’s contract situation

Bristol City manager Lee Johnson has admitted that the form of winger Callum O’Dowda – previously a Leeds target – might be affected by his contract situation.

The Yorkshire Post noted Leeds’ interest in the 23-year-old during the January transfer window and his contract situation is unclear at Bristol City.

Johnson told The Bristol Post: “It’s important we resolve the issue with Callum. I don’t know if there’s anything in the conscious or sub-conscious [affecting his current form] but the fact is at the moment he hasn’t signed.”