Gnonto recovered from the calf issues he was having before the international break but then had minor hernia surgery during the break itself. Farke was hoping to have the Italian back for West Ham's visit but the Italian was not able to complete whole team training and failed to make the matchday squad. He has, though, now returned to training and Farke says he is available for this weekend but not as an option to start given his long lay off. A contender for the bench.placeholder image
Gnonto recovered from the calf issues he was having before the international break but then had minor hernia surgery during the break itself. Farke was hoping to have the Italian back for West Ham's visit but the Italian was not able to complete whole team training and failed to make the matchday squad. He has, though, now returned to training and Farke says he is available for this weekend but not as an option to start given his long lay off. A contender for the bench. | Getty Images

Brighton vs Leeds United early injury news as blows leave 3 out and 6 doubts but key men back

Lee Sobot
By Lee Sobot

Leeds United writer

Published 26th Oct 2025, 18:14 GMT

Blows have left three out and six doubtful for Leeds United’s next game at Brighton.

Leeds United have a full week off before their next game of the Premier League season at Brighton - but blows have left three men out and six doubtful for next Saturday’s clash on the south coast.

Daniel Farke’s Whites have an extra day to prepare having been first to play this weekend through Friday night’s hosting of West Ham United who were condemned to a 2-1 defeat.

Brighton played the following day with an evening kick-off at Manchester United who survived a late rally from Fabian Hurzeler’s side to eventually seal a 4-2 victory.

Leeds and Brighton were both without key players for their weekend assignments and blows now have nine men either out or doubtful for next weekend’s 3pm kick-off although other key men are now back.

Here, we run through the early injury news from both camps.

Experienced Brighton winger March is another who remains on the longer term comeback trail from a knee injury. Boss Hurzeler said last month that March wasn't that close to making a return.

7. OUT: Solly March

Experienced Brighton winger March is another who remains on the longer term comeback trail from a knee injury. Boss Hurzeler said last month that March wasn't that close to making a return. | Getty Images

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A new blow for Brighton and a very significant one, especially against Milner's first club Leeds. Now 39, the midfielder suffered what Hurzeler said was a small muscle injury in the closing stages of the defeat at Old Trafford, after which Milner was ruled out of the midweek cup tie against the Gunners. Milner has now been ruled out of Saturday's visit of Leeds too.

8. DOUBT: James Milner

A new blow for Brighton and a very significant one, especially against Milner's first club Leeds. Now 39, the midfielder suffered what Hurzeler said was a small muscle injury in the closing stages of the defeat at Old Trafford, after which Milner was ruled out of the midweek cup tie against the Gunners. Milner has now been ruled out of Saturday's visit of Leeds too. | AFP via Getty Images

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One of several men back for Farke's Whites. Left back Gudmundsson was forced off towards the end of the first half against West Ham after landing awkwardly and receiving studs to his leg as he fell. Gudmundsson, though, only suffered bruising and is now good to go again this weekend.

9. BACK: Gabriel Gudmundsson

One of several men back for Farke's Whites. Left back Gudmundsson was forced off towards the end of the first half against West Ham after landing awkwardly and receiving studs to his leg as he fell. Gudmundsson, though, only suffered bruising and is now good to go again this weekend. | Getty Images

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United's German international midfielder Stach had been struggling with rib pain and suffered a fresh blow to his ribs ahead of the visit of West Ham. Farke said the German was really struggling on game day and the midfielder dropped to the bench, on which he was an unused sub. Stach, though, is also now back in the mix for this weekend.

10. BACK: Anton Stach

United's German international midfielder Stach had been struggling with rib pain and suffered a fresh blow to his ribs ahead of the visit of West Ham. Farke said the German was really struggling on game day and the midfielder dropped to the bench, on which he was an unused sub. Stach, though, is also now back in the mix for this weekend. | Getty Images

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Whites captain Ampadu was one of two Leeds players suffering from illness ahead of West Ham's visit but the captain started and came through the full match.

11. BACK: Ethan Ampadu

Whites captain Ampadu was one of two Leeds players suffering from illness ahead of West Ham's visit but the captain started and came through the full match. | Getty Images

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Leeds defender Struijk was also unwell ahead of West Ham's visit but made the bench and was an unused sub.

12. BACK: Pascal Struijk

Leeds defender Struijk was also unwell ahead of West Ham's visit but made the bench and was an unused sub. | Getty Images

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