Rasheed🤕 Double Blow Hits Elland Road: Leeds Striker & Defender Ruled Out
Leeds United’s bid to climb the table has been dealt a frustrating setback with confirmation that a striker and a defender have been sidelined due to injury, compounding manager Daniel Farke’s selection headaches.
🇩🇰 Striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin Doubt
The most concerning news revolves around striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The centre-forward has been struggling with a groin/adductor strain sustained recently. While Farke previously described him as a late call for their last fixture, reports indicate he is still recovering.
Given his importance in leading the line and Farke’s reliance on a physical presence up front, his potential absence for the resumption of the league campaign is a huge blow to Leeds’ attacking options.
🇸🇪 Defender Gabriel Gudmundsson Injured on International Duty
Adding to the woes, defender Gabriel Gudmundsson has picked up an issue while away with the Swedish national team. The left-back, who has been one of Leeds’ more consistent performers, missed Sweden’s training session as a “precautionary measure” due to a “feeling” of injury.
While the severity is yet to be fully determined, any injury during the international break is a nightmare scenario for a club, leaving Leeds officials “sweating” over their key defender’s fitness ahead of a crucial run of fixtures.
Farke’s Frustration
These new setbacks add to an already lengthy injury list that includes defender Sebastiaan Bornauw (knee) and forward Wilfried Gnonto (groin), though Gnonto is reportedly nearing a return to full fitness.
The timing could not be worse, leaving the squad depleted just as the Premier League season prepares to restart. Farke will now have to re-evaluate his defensive and attacking tactics as he desperately hopes the current international break allows for a swift return to fitness for his newly injured stars.
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