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'We have to find a way' Leeds United fans voice their concerns after Crystal Palace defeat

Leeds United fans have voiced their concerns about the lack of depth in the squad as injuries begin to catch up with the team.

Rodrigo, Diego Llorente and Kalvin Phillips are recovering from injury, while Jamie Shackleton and Pablo Hernandez were also absent from the matchday squad against Crystal Palace.

Marcelo Bielsa's already-thin squad was then exposed with Crystal Palace running out 4-1 winners at Selhurst Park in a game filled with controversy.

Scott Dann gave the hosts the lead in the 12th minute but the Whites thought they had restored parity shortly after.

However, despite being stood clearly behind the defender, Patrick Bamford's armpit, which was extended as he pointing to where he wanted the ball delivering, was ruled to be in an offside position by VAR.

Leeds then fell two goals behind as Ebere Eze curled in a cracking free-kick before Bamford halved the arrears with a goal that was allowed to stand.

An unfortunate Helder Costa goal just before half-time restored Palace's two-goal cushion, only for Jordan Ayew to add a fourth 20 minutes from full time.

With several key players missing and the bulk of the XI at Crystal Palace made from their Championship-winning squad, Leeds fans are concerned about the lack of Premier League quality in reserve.

Here's what they had to say on social media.

Leeds are hopeful that Phillips will be fit by the start of December, whilst Llorente and Rodrigo should be back involved within the squad for their clash with Arsenal at Elland Road after the international break.

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