Leeds United will look to continue their steadily impressive start to the season when they host high-flying Bournemouth at Elland Road on Saturday. Daniel Farke’s side picked up seven points from their opening five games with a pair of impressive wins over Everton and Wolves, as well as a hard-fought draw at home to Newcastle.
Bournemouth might present one of their toughest tests so far this season, however, with Andoni Iraola’s side level with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur on 10 points. The Cherries most recently played out a 0-0 draw at home to Newcastle, having won three in a row beforehand.
Ahead of Saturday’s meeting, Farke provided a comprehensive update on the state of his squad amid concerns over the fitness of Jayden Bogle, Willy Gnonto, Dan James and Lucas Perri. Below, the YEP has the latest on all four plus an update on any potential injured Bournemouth stars.
7. OUT: Willy Gnonto
Farke revealed last week his Italian winger picked up a calf issue in training ahead of Wolves, which he missed. Also looks set to miss out this weekend after an update from the Leeds boss. | Getty Images
8. OUT: Willy Gnonto (continued)
Farke said on Thursday: "Bad news with Willy Gnonto who still has some problems with his calf and will definitely miss the match. I hope to have him back in team training next week." | Marc Atkins/Getty Images
9. DOUBT: Daniel James
Lasted just 13 minutes at Fulham before taking a knock to his core which was serious enough to keep him sidelined at Wolves too. Farke did provide a more positive update this time, however, with James back in training and therefore in contention to return. Photo: George Wood
![Quizzed on the Welshman, Farke said: "Daniel James has progressed, yesterday [Wednesday] was the first time he rejoined us in team training, he has a chance to be involved. We'll take a late decision."](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmI0NmViOTI0LTM4ZTUtNDUwYy05ODk5LTA1ZmU2YmIxMTQ2YzoxZTgyZGE2MC1iZmZhLTRlZDgtOTc5My04ODlkMTk2YTA2MTQ=.jpg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=682)
10. DOUBT: Daniel James (continued)
Quizzed on the Welshman, Farke said: "Daniel James has progressed, yesterday [Wednesday] was the first time he rejoined us in team training, he has a chance to be involved. We'll take a late decision." Photo: Clive Rose
11. BACK: Jayden Bogle
Forced off in the 83rd minute of Saturday's win at Molineux with a nasty-looking foot injury which swelled up a lot, according to Farke. Concerns over a serious injury have been allayed, however, and Bogle even looks set to be involved this weekend barring any late twists. Photo: Dan Istitene
![Farke revealed the positive news on Thursday. He said: "With Jayden good news, he's back in team training, thank God it was not a broken toe, just a bruise. Sore and painful but since yesterday [Wednesday] back in full team training so he will be available."](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2025/09/22/8/14/GettyImages-2236430458.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
12. BACK: Jayden Bogle (continued)
Farke revealed the positive news on Thursday. He said: "With Jayden good news, he's back in team training, thank God it was not a broken toe, just a bruise. Sore and painful but since yesterday [Wednesday] back in full team training so he will be available." | Getty Images