Rotherham vs Leeds preview - Becchio misses Leeds reunion

Posted Thursday, October 16, 2014 by PA

Rotherham will be without Luciano Becchio for their first league meeting with Leeds since 2005.

Becchio, a former Leeds striker, suffered a fractured heel in a training ground friendly during the international break - ironically arranged to give the Norwich loanee game time - and he is out until at least Christmas.

The hiatus has been beneficial to others as Kirk Broadfoot, Rob Milsom (both ankle) and Richard Smallwood (hamstring) have regained fitness, though Richard Brindley (hamstring), Conor Newton (hernia) and Richard Wood (knee) miss out.

Kari Arnason has returned unscathed from a triumphant spell with Iceland, where his side kept two clean sheets in their Euro 2016 qualifiers, notably keeping Robin van Persie quiet in a 2-0 win over Holland.

Leeds head coach Darko Milanic said he will recall Stephen Warnock but hinted Brazilian midfielder Adryan was not yet ready to make his full debut.

Milanic has no new injury or suspension worries but plenty of selection dilemmas with Adryan and defender Warnock among several players pushing for a place in the starting line-up.

Midfielder Luke Murphy, plus strikers Billy Sharp and Steve Morison have started on the bench in recent weeks and are keen to play a bigger role as Leeds chase their first league win in four matches.

Leeds, who have lost one and drawn two of their games under Milanic, are bidding for their second win on the road this season.