Latest Leeds injury news, expected return dates, suspensions
Leeds United sit fourth in the Championship table after a stuttered start to their season following the chaos that unfolded in the summer transfer window.
Daniel Farke and his side have the sole ambition of gaining promotion back to the Premier League this term, and in order to do so, they’ll be hoping to avoid further injuries.
The treatment table at Thorp Arch has been pretty busy over the last few months but the squad is in great shape now as we head into the festive period.
Football FanCast keeps you up to date with all the latest Leeds news involving injuries and suspensions, ahead of the clash against Swansea City on Wednesday evening which could see them return to the top three.
A draw will be enough to restore their third-place berth following West Brom’s win away at Cardiff City on Tuesday.
Farke has a fully fit squad to choose from, other than Stuart Dallas, who continues to recover from a long-term injury sustained over 18 months ago. The 32-year-old is recovering from a femoral fracture that required three surgeries.
The German confirmed that Georginio Rutter and Liam Cooper are back to full fitness after being substituted last weekend, while the likes of Pascal Struijk, Djed Spence, Joe Gelhardt and Jamie Shackleton have all benefited from more time to recover since Friday’s draw at Rotherham United, during which only Struijk was able to get a brief runout from the bench.