Leeds United: Marley Wilson injury update emerges as Under-18s suffer big blow
LUFC Youth reports that Marley Wilson, a young player for Leeds United, will be “sidelined for a number of months.”
The update was posted on Tuesday, March 12, on the club’s unofficial academy-focused Twitter page.
Wilson suffered a back injury, and although he has not yet been officially given a return date, the promising young player may miss several months.
Marley Wilson injury a blow for Leeds United Under-18s
Wilson, who has participated in four FA Youth Cup games and eight U18 Premier League games, has been a mainstay for the age-grade team this season.
The 18-year-old’s skill has also been evident, as seen by the 10 goals he has scored in those 12 games combined.
Marley Wilson has been in superb form for Leeds United Under-18s this season
Wilson does, in fact, score one goal every 84 minutes in the league, according to Transfermarkt, which is quite the return.
Football players experience setbacks like these on a daily basis, but hopefully Wilson will be able to bounce back quickly after returning to full fitness.
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.According to Jonny Buchan, the Leeds United defence takes “absolutely huge” pride in keeping opponents out at all costs.
The BBC reporter claimed on Don’t Go To Bed Just Yet (March 11) that Illan Meslier and the defenders were actively praising little accomplishments like blocks and saves, even at the expense of their own health. Joe Rodon, for example, was seen “getting his head caved in” but still missing a chance.
In 12 Championship games in 2024, Leeds United has allowed just three goals in the league as they have stormed back into title contention. Buchan believes a major factor in this success has been the players’ mentality.
Meslier then makes [a save]. They’re enjoying those times because, although I know that goalkeepers and defenders take great satisfaction in keeping clean sheets, it seems as though that back line has vanished from the game. You won’t win the game against us.
“There seems to be a tremendous sense of professional pride in that back line to stop that from happening.”
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Leeds’ defenders currently have a lot to be proud of because of their incredible recent performance, which has allowed Daniel Farke’s team to trail only Leicester, who were once unstoppable, by three points.
After an eventful summer filled with turmoil, the Whites began the campaign unevenly. However, they have since found their relentless form in containing Ipswich Town, and they are now in danger of containing the Foxes as well.
Given Southampton is still in the running for automatic promotion, it is a testament to the exceptionally high calibre of play in the second division this season that they are not even assured of a spot.
Nonetheless, it felt important to defeat a revitalised Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 on the road last week, especially before Ipswich and Leicester struggled the next day.
On a night that appeared to have the makings of a banana skin, Meslier was pelted with bottles by home fans as he celebrated Willy Gnonto’s goal.
It is impossible to argue that Rodon did not give the promotion push his all this year, regardless of whether he ends up moving permanently from Tottenham.
It’s a far cry from the previous situation, but Leeds United’s defence has been strong with Rodon in the middle and a combination of Archie Grey, Connor Roberts, Junior Firpo, and Sam Byram on either side.