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Leeds United manager Daniel Farke will be hoping several key members of his squad return from international duty unscathed before the end of the new week as the Whites to prepare to return to Premier League action next weekend.
After claiming four points from their opening three games of the season following their promotion from the Championship, Farke’s men have now seen their league campaign put on hold as thoughts turned towards representing their countries.
However, that will all change later this week when the Whites squad return to the club and focus their attention on Saturday’s visit to Premier League rivals Fulham. The Cottagers have just two points to their name so far this season and sit in the relegation zone, which means the trip to Craven Cottage offers an opportunity for Leeds to continue building momentum.
With just under a week to go until the Whites are back in Premier League action, we take a look at the early team news and there could be some positive news on the injury front for Farke.
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7. DOUBT: Issa Diop
Fulham centre-back Diop bagged his first minutes of the season when playing the full duration of the Carabao Cup clash against Bristol City, after which boss Silva said Diop was one of the players to have picked up knocks. Diop then failed to make the matchday squad for the Premier League clash against Chelsea in the last game before the international break. | Getty Images
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8. DOUBT: Ethan Ampadu
The Whites skipper is one of two Leeds midfielders recovering from an MCL knee injury. Due back after the September international break but it remains to be seen if the captain is back in time to face Fulham. | Getty Images
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9. DOUBT: Ao Tanaka
In the same boat as Ampadu, also recovering from an MCL knee injury but expected back after the break. Tanaka's injury, suffered in defeat at Arsenal, was expected to keep him out for at least a few weeks so likely to be touch and go. | Getty Images
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10. EXPECTED BACK: Joe Rodon
Whites centre-back Rodon was one of four Leeds players named in boss Craig Bellamy's Wales squad for the September internationals but the defender was then withdrawn from the squad. Though no reason was given for Rodon's exit, the YEP understands that he is expected to be fine to face Fulham on the other side of the international break. Rodon was involved in a heavy mid-air collision during Saturday's game after winning a header and being caught by Will Osula and it is believed that concussion protocols ruled him out of action for the Dragons. | Getty Images
11. DOUBT: Lucas Perri
As reported by former YEP writer Joe Donnohue, Perri has picked up an injury in training. He posted on X: "Hearing Lucas Perri may have picked up an injury in training. Daniel Farke expected to clarify situation in press conference on Thurs. If the Brazilian is sidelined, expect Karl Darlow to start but also Illan Meslier back in the squad for Fulham." | Getty Images
12. DOUBT: Ilia Gruev
Bulgaria head coach Ilian Iliev said: "Before, there were four days between matches, now there are three days plus travel. Ilia Gruev had problems, it was questionable whether to start or come in as a substitute. He came in and coped, I hope there are no consequences from the fact that he played with problems.” | Getty Images