Leeds manager Jesse Marsch has demanded better protection for his players from referees after Crysencio Summerville was ruled out for a month with an ankle injury.
The Dutchman was hurt during a nasty tackle by Cardiff defender Tom Sang in the FA Cup third round game last weekend. Marsch is furious at some of the challenges which Summerville and Willy Gnonto — one of the Premier League’s most-fouled players — have received in recent weeks.
‘Opponents have tried to bully them,’ said Marsch, who welcomes striker Patrick Bamford back into his squad for Friday night’s trip to Aston Villa.