Rotherham United vs Leeds United - Rotherham waiting on Semi Ajayi and Clark Robertson

Posted Friday, January 25, 2019 by PA

Rotherham have concerns on defensive duo Semi Ajayi and Clark Robertson for the visit of Championship leaders Leeds.

Ajayi has a knee injury and Robertson an ankle problem, both picked up in training this week.

Midfielder Richie Towell has been laid low with illness but should be fit to play, with boss Paul Warne admitting this week that he has failed to turn his loan deal into a permanent one this month.

Forward Jamie Proctor (hip) and midfielders Ryan Williams (hamstring) and Joe Newell (groin) are injured and will play no part.

Goalkeeper Kiko Casilla will make his Leeds debut at the AESSEAL New York Stadium, replacing Bailey Peacock-Farrell, following his move from Real Madrid last week.

Kalvin Phillips is back from a ban to slot in at centre-back in the absence of the suspended Pontus Jansson, who was sent off at Stoke.

Defender Gaetano Berardi’s comeback from injury suffered a setback when he sustained a hamstring problem in an under-23s game on Monday night.

Playmaker Izzy Brown (hamstring) is not yet ready for first-team contention, while left-back Barry Douglas (muscle), winger Stuart Dallas (foot) and striker Patrick Bamford (knee) are all closing in on a return to fitness.