Leeds United welcome Fulham to Elland Road on Saturday as Premier League football returns following last weekend’s FA Cup respite. Daniel Farke’s side beat Derby county 3-1 last time out but focus has quickly returned to picking up more points and improving their chances of survival.
Ahead of that game, reports emerged that Leeds are closing in on a six-month loan deal for summer target Facundo Buonanotte, although it would take a rapid turnaround for him to be eligible this weekend. Meanwhile, Farke provided a wholly positive update on his current squad including a triple defensive injury boost.
Fulham will arrive at Elland Road with a few absences to manage but are in great form, having gone unbeaten in five Premier League matches. And ahead of Saturday’s Elland Road meeting, the YEP has all the latest injury and team news from both sides below.
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