leeds United fans have completely lost it after hearing the latest injury news. It’s a disaster for Daniel farke

Leeds United fans are reeling from the latest injury news that has sent shockwaves through the fanbase, spelling trouble for manager Daniel Farke as the team navigates a challenging start to the 2025-26 Premier League season. The devastating blow centers on key players Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka, both sidelined with MCL injuries, as confirmed by Farke following recent matches. Ampadu, the team’s captain and midfield linchpin, suffered a significant bruise and MCL issue during Leeds’ 1-0 win over Everton on August 18, 2025, and is expected to miss at least two Premier League games and a cup match, with a return hoped for after the September international break. Tanaka, another vital midfielder, picked up a similar injury during a 5-0 defeat to Arsenal on August 24, with a recovery timeline mirroring Ampadu’s. These injuries compound earlier concerns, with right-back Jayden Bogle battling a hip flexor issue and new signing Lucas Perri still regaining fitness after a pre-season niggle.

The absence of Ampadu and Tanaka leaves Leeds critically short in midfield, exposing a lack of depth that fans fear could derail their Premier League campaign. Social media posts on X reflect the despair, with supporters lamenting the “curse” of injuries and questioning Farke’s squad management. The recent 1-1 draw and penalty shootout loss to Sheffield Wednesday in the EFL Cup, where debutant Dominic Calvert-Lewin missed a crucial penalty, further fueled frustrations. Fans are particularly worried about the team’s attacking options, with Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor yet to prove their reliability due to past injuries and inconsistent form. With the transfer window closing soon, pressure is mounting on Farke to secure reinforcements, as failure to address these setbacks could jeopardize Leeds’ Premier League survival and his own position at Elland Road.[](https://www.leedsunited.com/en/news/daniel-farke-provides-update-on-calvert-lewin-ampadu-and-okafor)[](https://www.theleedspress.com/leeds-united-manager-daniel-farke-reveals-devastating-injury-blow-to-star-man-44460/)[](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/daniel-farke-arsenal-v-leeds-united-ao-tanaka-injury-news-5286197)