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Kieran King

Leeds United fans say the same thing after what Marcelo Bielsa admitted in press conference

Marcelo Bielsa has today revealed that Rodrigo, Raphinha and Jamie Shackleton are all available for Leeds United's trip to face Brighton & Hove Albion this weekend.

The trio missed the Whites' 2-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur last time out, but will be back in the squad ahead of the game at the AMEX Stadium as they look to return to winning ways.

Luke Ayling isn't quite ready to return to first-team action but is expected to feature for the Under 23s against Manchester City on Monday.

Meanwhile, Patrick Bamford and Robin Koch remain out after suffering long-term injuries and Bielsa confirmed that the duo are finishing their recoveries at Thorp Arch.

Crysencio Summerville, who also didn't feature in north London, was absent, not injured.

The news of Rodrigo, Raphinha and Shackleton's return has sparked plenty of reaction from Leeds supporters on Twitter and the vast majority are delighted to see them back.

Here is what some had to say on social media.

@leaguelyblonde: Buzzing to be watching Bill back in action on Monday

@JoeTheNorthener: Still believe Ayling has been the biggest loss of the lot

@thombo1987: Lovely stuff that. First team looking stronger

@BegleyDara: Things you love to see, for once

@SakuraEdenRose1 : Fantastic news! This is the best news we have heard in a long time! Won’t be long before all our boys are back together!

@DomParry95: The band is getting back together finally

@RaphaelOmalla: Entering December with all of these available. Now here's to hoping there are no new injuries

@PaleAyling: Hope even with Raph and Rodrigo back Gelhardt gets another chance up top. He fits much better than the alternatives.

The Whites come into the game having won just once all season, registering 11 points from their opening 12 Premier League matches.

But Leeds' recent performances have given fans a renewed sense of optimism that they can steer away from the relegation zone to ensure a third successive season of top-flight football.

Bielsa's side take on Brighton, before heading into back-to-back home games against Crystal Palace and Brentford before what looks like a hectic fixture schedule.

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