da betway: Leeds United boss Paul Heckingbottom has revealed that he has been pleased with the performances of Pablo Hernandez since arriving at Elland Road last month.
da dobrowin: Heckingbottom only took charge of Leeds at the start of February, but the 40-year-old is already under pressure following a record of just one win in five matches.
The Whites suffered a 3-0 defeat at Middlesbrough on Friday night, and now face a home game against Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Leeds are sweating over the fitness of Hernandez, who has missed the team’s last two matches with a groin problem.
Heckingbottom has revealed that the Spaniard has been unable to train due to the injury, but he is hopeful that the 32-year-old will soon return to action.
Heckingbottom told Leeds Live:
“He’s not been training which is not ideal, but he’s not missed a long time. He’s impressed me, performed well. But we have to mindful to get him fit so he can play every game now.”
Hernandez, who is valued at £1.8m by transfermarkt.co.uk, has scored six times and registered eight assists in 33 appearances in all competitions for Leeds this term.