Leeds United are back at Elland Road this weekend with Crystal Palace their Saturday-evening visitors. Daniel Farke’s side have taken five points from a three-game unbeaten run they will hope to extend further against the Eagles, who are in Europa Conference League action just 48 hours before kick-off in West Yorkshire.
Farke spoke with the media ahead of this weekend’s game on Thursday, providing an update on the state of his squad a few days after last weekend’s 1-1 draw at Brentford. The Whites boss spoke about longer-term injuries to Sean Longstaff and Daniel James for the first time in a couple of weeks while also giving the latest on Lukas Nmecha.
Palace, meanwhile, have a number of confirmed first-team absences, either through injury or participation in AFCON, while Glasner has promised wholesale rotation between Thursday and Saturday. And ahead of this weekend’s Premier League meeting at Elland Road, the YEP has the latest injury and team news from both sides.
1. OUT: Daniel Munoz
The attacking wing-back underwent knee surgery earlier this month and will certainly miss Saturday's game. Oliver Glasner said he expects the Colombian to be out for around four-to-six weeks. | Getty Images
2. OUT: Cheick Doucoure
The midfielder hasn't featured since January after undergoing surgery on a serious knee injury. A return to action still appears some way off. | AFP via Getty Images
3. OUT: Chadi Riad Dnanou
The defender is back in training but still thought to be some way off a return to action, having suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture in January. Photo: Warren Little
4. OUT: Rio Cardines
Remains sidelined with a thigh injury that has kept him out of action since October. Photo: Liverpool FC
5. OUT: Caleb Kporha
An ongoing back injury has kept Kporha out all season so far. He hasn't been given a potential return date and is almost certain to miss Leeds on Saturday. Photo: David Price
6. OUT: Daichi Kamada
Palace suffered a fresh blow last weekend when Kamada was forced off during a 3-0 defeat against Manchester City. Glasner has since confirmed a hamstring injury will keep the Japanese international out for a few weeks. | Getty Images