Former Liverpool and Fulham midfielder Danny Murphy believes that Leeds United are a Championship side at present.
Murphy made the observation after they were beaten 6-1 by Liverpool on Monday.
He believes that without key players such as Max Wober, Tyler Adams and Liam Cooper, they do not have enough quality to avoid relegation.
Murphy told talkSPORT: Very, very difficult [to be a Leeds player at present].
Damage limitation, you've just got to start thinking ahead moving forward. The manager and his coaching staff have got to do their job now, really try and pick these players up, find a system that the players believe and enjoy.
The last two weeks have destroyed some confidence, they really have. They look tonight without their better players like [Maximilian] Wober, like [Liam] Cooper, Tyler Adams, they look like a Championship side."