Leeds boss Jesse Marsch feels the return to action of Kalvin Philips and Liam Cooper is a “massive" boost to their Premier League survival chances.
Leeds edged a point closer to safety on Saturday after being held to a 1-1 draw against Southampton at Elland Road as relegation rivals Watford and Burnley both lost.
Skipper Cooper was back in the starting line-up and midfield linchpin Phillips stepped off the bench, with both players appearing for the first time in four months after respective hamstring injuries.
Marsch said: “The point is certainly important in our season, but to have two big players like Liam and Kalvin back in the group and closer to full fitness is massive for us at this moment.
“We're going to need those guys in a big way. They provide a big presence to our team, so that was a big step forward for us."
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