Leeds United return to Premier League action this weekend with Fulham the visitors to Elland Road on Saturday afternoon. Daniel Farke’s side progressed to the FA Cup fourth round after beating Derby County 3-1 last time out, with a rotated side coming from a goal down thanks to second-half strikes from Willy Gnonto, Ao Tanaka and James Justin.
That Pride Park trip offered Farke a chance to spread minutes across his squad, with the Whites boss also welcoming Sean Longstaff back into the fold following seven weeks out with a calf issue. A fresh injury blow arrived at half-time, however, with defender Sebastiaan Bornauw forced off and replaced by Justin.
Fulham also have a few fitness issues to manage ahead of Saturday while Marco Silva’s squad is still affected by the Africa Cup of Nations. Below, the YEP has rounded up all the latest injury and team news ahead of Saturday’s Elland Road meeting.
1. OUT: Calvin Bassey
Remains at AFCON with Nigeria, who face Egypt in the third place play-off on Saturday after losing against hosts Morocco in the week. Photo: Alex Livesey
2. OUT: Alex Iwobi
Also away at AFCON with Nigeria and will miss Saturday's Elland Rod trip for the same reason as Bassey. | Getty Images
3. OUT: Samuel Chukwueze
Remarkably, all three Fulham AFCON absences are Nigerian, with all set to miss out this weekend. Chukwueze joins Bassey and Iwobi. | Getty Images
4. OUT: Rodrigo Muniz
The summer Leeds target has endured a frustrating campaign and not featured since November, having undergone surgery on a hamstring injury. Not expected to return in time to feature at Elland Road. | Getty Images
5. DOUBT: Joshua King
Hasn't featured since the end of December due to a knee injury suffered during training. The young forward's issue isn't expected to be serious but he wasn't involved against Middlesbrough over the weekend. | Getty Images
6. DOUBT: Kenny Tete
Another who could potentially return this weekend, having missed a few weeks with a small hamstring issue. Fulham have been deciding on the full-back game-by-game and he missed Middlesbrough on Saturday. | Getty Images