Leeds United face an extremely busy week following the resumption of the season after the first international break.
Daniel Farke’s side face three games in just six days as trips to Millwall and Hull City are followed by a home match against Watford.
The Leeds boss provided a new update on Leeds‘ injury situation in his press conference on Friday, with his squad now looking much stronger ahead of the away match at the Den.
He did, however, reveal that new signing Djed Spence has picked up an injury in training, which is incredibly frustrating to hear.
So, with that in mind, here is a look at how Leeds’ current injury list is looking and when they are targeting a return.
Sam Byram
Byram picked up an adductor in the first half of the win at Ipswich Town last month which ruled him out of the draw with Sheffield Wednesday. In his latest press conference, though, Farke has confirmed he is back in training and ready for tomorrow.
Targeted return match: Millwall
Dan James
Like Byram, James has also been absent due to an adductor injury with the Welsh winger having been absent since the 1-1 draw with West Brom. A comeback at Millwall also looks likely after Farke’s confirmation of his return to training.
Targeted return match: Millwall
Djed Spence
Spence picked up a blow to his knee in training on Thursday and is now a ‘major doubt’ for the trip to the Den. The severity of the injury is, as of yet, unclear, but hopefully he can return for the game next weekend against Watford.
Targeted return match: Watford
Patrick Bamford
Bamford picked up a hamstring injury in the final pre-season friendly of the summer away at Hearts. In his press conference on Friday, Farke thinks he could be back in training at the end of next week, making the final game before the next international break a possibility.
Targeted return match: Bristol City
Junior Firpo
Firpo has been absent for the entirety of Farke’s reign so far and after recovering from his initial knee problem is back on the sidelines after picking up a hip issue in training. Hopefully it is nothing serious, though, and he can return by the end of the month.
Targeted return match: Southampton
Liam Cooper
In the act of scoring Leeds’ first goal of the season against Cardiff, Cooper ruptured his plantar fascia to leave him on the treatment table for eight weeks. However, Cooper is already back in full team training and could be fit enough for the bench tomorrow.
Targeted return match: Millwall
Stuart Dallas
Dallas is now coming up to 18 months since suffering that horrific leg injury against Manchester City. It still remains unclear when he will return, but it is clearly something they do not want to rush.
Targeted return match: n/a
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