Marcelo Bielsa is close to having a fully-fit squad to choose from ahead of Leeds United's Premier League opener against Liverpool.
The Whites face a daunting trip to Anfield on Saturday to kick off their first Premier League campaign for 16 years following the Championship title-winning campaign last season, but will Bielsa will be able to call on the bulk of squad for the tea-time clash.
The only absentee will be long-term injury victim Adam Forshaw, who is continuing his recovery from hip surgery that he underwent back in February.
"All the players are available to play," he said in his pre-match press conference on Thursday afternoon, before citing Forshaw as the exception.
"Adam Forshaw is out. He’s a separate case."
Bielsa also confirmed that new signings Robin Koch and Rodrigo are in good shape after linking up with the squad for the first time this week following the international break.
"They are in very good physical condition," Bielsa added.
Kalvin Phillips had missed the end of the Championship season with a knee injury, but is back to full fitness and made his England debut on Tuesday night.
Helder Costa was another who missed Leeds final second tier matches with a rib injury, but he is available, having played in the pre-season matches against Stoke City and Pacos de Ferreira.
Forshaw's absence means that Bielsa has not once had a fully-fit squad to chose from during his time in West Yorkshire.
