Duberry set to return after Ferdinand injury
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Michael Duberry is set to start his first game for Leeds United in over a year after central defender Rio Ferdinand was ruled out of tonight's Uefa Cup second leg against Troyes with a hamstring strain.
Duberry, who has just given evidence in the retrial of his team-mates Lee Bowyer and Jonathan Woodgate, has not begun a first-team game since sustaining a ruptured Achilles tendon in September 2000.
With Leeds defending a 4-2 lead from the first leg at Elland Road, their manager David O'Leary will have to make further changes because of Bowyer's continued involvement in the case before Hull Crown Court and Eirik Bakke's knee injury. His new £7m signing Seth Johnson is likely to make his debut in midfield, while O'Leary could also call on the experience of the Irish full-back Gary Kelly.
Troyes might be having an indifferent season in the league but in the former France striker Patrice Loko they have just the sort of player to punish any complacency from Leeds.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments