Leeds United will look to keep momentum rolling when they travel to Everton in the Premier League next Monday. The Whites’ brilliant form continued with a 1-0 win at home to Fulham last time out, Lukas Nmecha scoring the added-time winner, and they have now lost just one of their last 10 matches across all competitions.
Saturday’s victory was all-the-more impressive given Leeds lost influential duo Anton Stach and Jaka Bijol to injury just 24 hours beforehand. The pair joined longer-term absentee Daniel James on the sidelines with the likes of James Justin and Ilia Gruev stepping up.
Everton enjoyed an impressive 1-0 win at Aston Villa on Sunday and will hope to welcome back at least two key first-team players for Leeds next week. Below, the YEP looks at the latest injury and team news from both sides ahead of that Hill Dickinson Stadium meeting.
1. OUT: Michael Keane
The experienced defender was shown a straight red card against Wolves earlier this month for pulling Tolu Arokodare's hair. Subsequently received a three-match ban for violent conduct, of which Leeds on Monday is the final game he'll sit out. | Getty Images
2. OUT: Carlos Alcaraz
Hasn't featured since December 27 due an an unspecified injury, with David Moyes opting against providing any further details when asked. The attacking midfielder wasn't back in training as of Friday last week and is expected to miss out against Leeds. | Getty Images
3. OUT: Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
The £28m summer signing was forced off with a hamstring injury against former club Chelsea over a month ago. Another who hasn't yet returned to training, making a comeback against Leeds almost impossible given the nature of the injury. | Getty Images
4. DOUBT: Jarrad Branthwaite
A serious hamstring injury has kept impressive young defender Branthwaite out all season, although he is expected to return soon having been involved in training last week. Depending on how things go this week, he could be involved in some capacity against Leeds but nothing has been confirmed. | Getty Images
5. DOUBT: Tim Iroegbunam
The midfielder has recently been out with a groin injury, missing two matches, but could return to training this week. He could therefore be back in the squad next Monday, all being well. | Getty Images
6. BACK: Idrissa Gana Gueye
Missed well over a month of domestic football due to AFCON commitments with Senegal, who won the final on Sunday evening. Expected back on Merseyside after the celebrations this week and will likely be involved against Leeds. | Getty Images