Finally the football is back. Seemingly the longest international break .. since the last one is now a distant memory as [Leeds United](https://www.claretandhugh.info/west-ham-v-leeds-something-far-bigger-than-money-is-at-stake/) travel to London Stadium for an FA Cup quarter final this afternoon with both sides looking over their shoulder as the shadow of relegation threatens to condemn one of these historic clubs to second tier football in two months time.
Both managers have to consider the seven games remaining in the Premier League season and balance their thin, tired squads to get the best out of them whilst putting in a serious bid for silverware that lies just 2 games away for this afternoon’s winner.
Both sides are weighing up risking injured players.
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Crysencio Summerville’s recovery situation is well documented and Leeds striker Dominic Calvert Lewin is struggling with a leg strain.
According to Leeds fan site [theleedspress.com,](https://www.theleedspress.com/as-a-club-jarrod-bowen-makes-sensational-leeds-united-claim-ahead-of-fa-cup-clash-50405/) another key matchup could decide the game:
_Given that Gabriel Gudmundsson was away on international duty with Sweden, it would be no surprise to see him rested and for James Justin to play at left-wing back instead._
_If it is Justin who has the task of keeping Bowen quiet, that could ultimately be the duel that decides the game, with West Ham being particularly reliant on Bowen, especially if Crysencio Summerville remains out injured._
Some task. Jarrod Bowen feels as if he’s ready to hit peak form and propel West Ham forward single-handedly having taken criticism of recent performances to heart: His words certainly hit the spot:_“Let’s give everything we have on Sunday afternoon, on the pitch and from the stands, and get this great Club to an FA Cup semi-final._ Sounds like James Justin might ‘just’ have his hands full.