Daniel Farke has told Friday’s press conference – as per Leeds United’s YouTube – that it might still be a few more weeks until Stuart Dallas plays for Leeds again, after he returned to full training on Thursday.
Dallas, 32, has not played for Leeds since he broke his leg back in April 2022 against Manchester City. The Northern Ireland star has played 267 times for the club since joining Leeds back in August 2015.
So, it was a delightful sight to see Dallas back in training. Of course, his focus will be continuing to get back to fitness and train all week – something which might take a week or two. But it is a massive step.
It remains unclear when Dallas and Leeds hope the midfielder can return to action – and Farke gave his take on a timescale. He raved about Dallas and reckons the £1.3m signing could be back in a few weeks.
“I am delighted for him. It was a tough road for him. I am quite sure there were darker moments for him. It is tough, you can’t do what you love. Pretty delighted, and happy for him – and the group were too.
“Big boost because he is a brilliant player, on and off. A very important player for me, really experienced. A Leeds legend. It will be a while until he is ready for the games. A few weeks, until he is in my plans.”
Farke says still a few weeks until Dallas plays for Leeds again
Dallas is a massive player for Leeds. A 2020-21 Player of the Season for the club, he has proven he is a Premier League player. In the Championship, he will be excellent. But, we are talking about prime Dallas.
It is going to take a long time for him to come back – or get near that standard. He might struggle to do so. But even a Dallas that is 70% of the player scoring a brace against Manchester City, is still massive.
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