Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch has a lot of decisions to make ahead of Friday night's trip to Villa Park as the Whites try and climb further up the Premier League table when they take on Aston Villa.
After his side's 2-2 draw to Championship opponents Cardiff City in the F.A Cup third-round, Marsch fumed at his players for 'not taking it seriously' in the first half before saying that they must use the learning experience as a 'stepping stone'.
But following on from that performance, he faces an Unai Emery-led Villa that, despite their own cup mistakes last week in their loss to Stevenage, will provide a tough test for the Whites.
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Marsch highlighted in his press conference on Thursday afternoon that he'll still be missing Stuart Dallas and Archie Gray due to their long-term injuries, while Patrick Bamford and Luis Sinisterra are back in training and close to returning.
He also revealed Crysencio Summerville, a player he has so often relied on to snatch a result from the jaws of defeat this season, could be out for over a month after a tackle he suffered during the Cardiff match, meaning he's certain to miss the trip to Villa Park.
Despite those missing, there are still plenty of options for Marsch to choose from. January signing Max Wober could make his full Premier League debut for the Whites by replacing one of Liam Cooper or Robin Koch from their line-up against West Ham last week.
Jack Harrison could make his return to the XI with Summerville out injured, while Tyler Adams could come back in after not being involved in the cup clash against the Bluebirds.
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