Pascal Struijk
LEENetherlands
Left
Aug 11, 1999
26
6'3"
174 lb
CB
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Controlled Centre Back
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Exits with muscular fatigue
Struijk was substituted in the 83rd minute of Saturday's 0-0 draw against Brentford due to muscular fatigue, according to coach Daniel Farke, per the Yorkshire Post. "I hope it's just a cramp and nothing major. The first assessment was okay so not an injury, just a bit fatigued because he had many sprints today. The game was stretched. We had to defend many counter-attacks against players like [Kevin] Schade and [Igor] Thiago and later on [Dango] Ouattara. He had to put lots of high-speed distance in and I think he was just a bit tired. It shouldn't be too bad."
Analysis: Struijk had a busy outing in Saturday's clash against the Bees, piling up seven clearances and one tackle while dealing with wave after wave of counter-attacks before muscular fatigue forced him off in the 83rd minute. The defender did not pick up any kind of injury and should use the international break to get back to full fitness as he remains a locked-in starter on the back line for Leeds United.
Makes starting XI
Struijk (hip) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Aston Villa.
Analysis: Struijk makes the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Aston Villa after missing the last two matches across all competitions due to a hip injury. The defender had been an undisputed starter prior to his setback and resumes that role immediately upon his return. His presence should help solidify the back line.
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