Leeds United head to Brentford on Sunday full of confidence following an excellent week in front of their own supporters. Daniel Farke’s side beat Chelsea 3-1 last Wednesday before a dramatic 3-3 weekend draw against Liverpool, with Ao Tanaka’s added-time leveller capping off a memorable week at Elland Road.
Striker Lukas Nmecha missed that six-goal thriller with a hamstring issue, joining long-term absentees Sean Longstaff (calf) and Daniel James (hamstring tendon) in the treatment room. Farke provided an update on the trio in his Friday afternoon press conference before that journey down to London.
Hosts Brentford also have a few fitness issues to manage and have lost their last two, albeit away from home against Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. Below, the YEP has all the latest injury news from both sides ahead of Sunday’s meeting at the Gtech Community Stadium.
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1. OUT: Fabio Carvalho
The attacking midfielder and one-time reported Leeds transfer target is out for the season, having suffered an ACL injury in training last month. | Getty Images
2. OUT: Antoni Milambo
Also out for the season with ACL injury he suffered while on international duty in October. | Getty Images
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3. OUT: Josh Dasilva
On the comeback trail from ACL repair and two subsequent surgeries towards the end of last season. Was back on the grass last month and the plan was for him to return to training in December and be integrated from there. | Getty Images
4. OUT: Kevin Schade
The German international attacker is suspended for the visit of Leeds having picked up a fifth booking of the season in last weekend's defeat at Tottenham Hotspur. | Getty Images
5. DOUBT: Reiss Nelson
The on-loan Arsenal man has missed two games with a knock, having only made three substitute appearances in the Premier League this season. Andrews revealed on Thursday the winger could be back in the squad, although nothing is confirmed. | Getty Images
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6. OUT: Lukas Nmecha
Missed last weekend's 3-3 draw at home to Liverpool with a hamstring issue, albeit Farke said at the time he hoped it would just be a one-game absence. That is not the case, however. | Getty Images