Leeds boss Javi Garcia insists relegation clash with Leicester ‘will be different’… with the Whites just a point above the drop zone after third successive defeat to Fulham
- Leeds are just one point above the relegation zone after the defeat to Fulham
- Javi Garcia says his players believe they can beat Leicester on Tuesday night
- Marco Silva believes Fulham are on track to break their points tally
Leeds boss Javi Gracia insists Tuesday’s Premier League clash at home to Leicester will be different after they went down to Fulham for a third straight on Saturday.
Harry Wilson volleyed the opener in the 58th minute, his second goal in as many games, and Andreas Pereira added a second from close range soon after.
Leeds pulled one back with 11 minutes remaining as Patrick Bamford’s effort was deflected off Joao Palhinha, but the visitors slipped a point above the drop zone ahead of the clash with relegation rivals Leicester at Elland Road.
“(It will be) a different game, in our stadium it will be different and of course we believe we can take the win, I’m sure,” said Gracia.
Leeds conceded 13 goals in just three games, including heavy 5-1 and 6-1 home defeats to Crystal Palace and Liverpool respectively, but Max Wober insists the club need to look on the bright side.
Leeds are just one point above relegation after a third consecutive defeat at Fulham
Javi Garcia has insisted the relegation clash with Leicester mid-week will be different
Marco Silva believes Fulham are on track to break their Premier League points tally
“When we made mistakes in midfield and they were very quick with their counter-attacks and scored two goals through our own mistakes,” the defender told the club’s official website.
“But there is no time to sit still, Tuesday is a big game for us, six points (a six-point game) against Leicester and we have to be positive.”
Fulham manager Marco Silva believes his side are on track to break their Premier League points tally this season.
Under Roy Hodgson in 2008–09, the Cottagers finished the campaign with a club record 53 points, with Silva’s side currently on 45 with seven games remaining.
“It’s important that we have the goal. Myself and this football club, the players we will fight until the last minute to get what we want,” he said.
“I’m very happy for the players and we’re going to fight.”