‘On the pitch’: Jesse Marsch says ‘crazy’ injured Leeds player will be back in training tomorrow

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Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch has told Leeds Live that talented youngster Archie Gray will be back in training tomorrow. 

The American boss has been speaking ahead of their game against Bournemouth at Elland Road this Saturday.

Marsch will be hoping to build on an impressive 2-1 win at Anfield by picking up some points before the World Cup gets underway.

And he has been handed a boost as the ‘crazy’ Gray is set to return to training tomorrow.

Marsch says Gray back in training

Speaking to Leeds Live, Marsch provided an update on the current injuries across the squad.

“Stuart [Dallas] and Adam [Forshaw] out, but making progress. Gray on the pitch tomorrow.

“Sinisterra: foot injury turns out to be more than we thought it was. Didn’t make progress hoped. Another scan, specialist. Rare injury controlling metatarsals. Out until after World Cup.”

Gray is only 16-years-old but looks to have a bright future ahead of him. He impressed during pre-season but was stretchered off against Aston Villa.

The attacking-midfielder then picked up an injury last month as he fractured his toe at home, which ruled him out for the whole of October. 

Gray has made four appearances in the Premier League 2 this season but is yet to make his debut for the first-team.

Jamie Redknapp named the youngster as his player to watch in England’s top-flight this season.

“There’s a player, I don’t know if he’s ready yet, but he’s the best young midfield player I’ve seen in years, and I’ve watched him closely is Archie Gray,” he told 90min.

“He’ll be 17 I think this year. Archie Gray is going to be a future England star.”

Gray will be hoping to make his debut for Leeds at some point this season and he could get his chance soon, with a League Cup tie against Wolves looming.

The talented English is certainly playing under a boss that would not be afraid to give him a chance. Marsch has shown that he is more than willing to hand younger players an opportunity to prove themselves.