Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa faces an anxious wait over Pascal Struijk after the versatile midfielder's recent injury against Crystal Palace.

What's the story?

The Dutchman has been a virtual ever-present for Bielsa's side this season in the Premier League, making 12 appearances in the competition, but was forced off at half-time in the 1-0 victory over Palace at Elland Road.

And, as relayed by journalist Ben Dinnery on Twitter, Bielsa said after the game: "Yes it's the same (injury). All of us value that he played with a physical limitation that he played with, that's very generous and shows how important a teammate he is to all of us."

Bielsa will be worried

With the number of injuries that Leeds have faced across the park this season, it's been no surprise to see Struijk's versatility really come to the fore, doing stints in holding midfield, centre-back and even at left-back too.

And, after a particularly impressive display against Manchester United last season, former Leeds man Noel Whelan waxed lyrical about the young starlet.

He said: "I thought he was phenomenal at the back. I can’t tell you how impressed I am with this kid. He went through a stage of playing in Kalvin’s role but that was the wrong choice by Bielsa for me. He is a centre-half all day long. You can see him growing in that position."

Dominic Matteo has also gone on record to admit he's a big fan of the towering Dutchman, saying: "He reads the game a lot better than he’s credited for. He’ll get even better too. Struijk is one to look out for.

"There’s plenty of work to be done but, with the size of him, his physicality, his passing, he’s got it all and can step into midfield. He looks very calm on the ball, players who are a bit erratic are not for me but he looks comfortable in possession."

Being without Struijk against a side like Brentford who boast some real aerial threats in the likes of Ivan Toney et al would be a major blow, and leave Bielsa seriously worried about how his team will cope.

It would be yet another injury blow for a side who have been decimated this season on that front.

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