Daniel Farke has received a double boost for Leeds United’s penultimate game before the international break, but he still has half of his team sidelined and two new faces to bring in.
Glen Kamara and Djed Spence were both listed among Farke’s substitutes for Saturday’s Championship match against Sheffield Wednesday, when both were introduced in the closing ten minutes. Mateo Joseph and Ian Poveda, both Whites, returned from injury to take their places on the bench, although neither was called upon.
Farke has previously stated that Poveda and Joseph were not ready for starts following their recent layoffs. However, the Whites boss still had over half of his squad out injured for the weekend’s game against the Owls, as well as two new recruits who joined the club late.
Here, we go over the Leeds players who are still out injured and when they are anticipated to return, as well as another impending double boost with two more new faces set to return following the international break.
1. Dan James (groin)
The expected return date is September, following the international break. “Daniel James will probably also miss the (Owls) game and internationals,” Farke said, “but we’re quite confident he’ll be available for the game after the internationals.” Photographer: Alex Caparros
2. Sam Byram (adductor)
The expected return date is September, following the international break. Byram is currently out with an adductor injury, but the club wants to have him back for the first game following the international break against Millwall. Farke stated, “He has an adductor strain.” We’re hoping he’ll be back on the other side of the International break. So the tension is not too severe. However, the tightness lasted between two and three weeks. As a result, I will be unavailable for the weekend. But, perhaps, the other side will follow.”
3. Junior Firpo (knee)
The anticipated return date is September. Summary: In the middle of August, Leeds disclosed that Firpo was still recovering from damaged lateral ligaments in his knee and would be absent for at least four weeks.
4. Patrick Bamford (hamstring)
The anticipated return date is September. “Patrick Bamford has a hamstring injury,” Farke revealed. He won’t be back until after the first international break.”
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