Gabriel Gudmundsson injury update as Leeds United defender undergoes hamstring scan
The Leeds United defender suffered a hamstring injury against Tottenham on Saturday.
Leeds United defender Gabriel Gudmundsson could feature for Sweden this international break following a positive injury update.
Gudmundsson was forced off at half-time during Leeds’ 1-0 weekend win at home to Tottenham Hotspur, with Melvin Bard impressing in his place. Daniel Farke confirmed a hamstring problem after full-time which cast into doubt the wing-back’s availability for a trip to Chelsea in just under two weeks.
“Gabi had problems with his hamstring, so it was not possible for him to keep going,” Farke said. “I always prefer to have Gabi available, don't get me wrong. But I had a good feeling straight away because Melvin had his best week in training since he was together with us.
"Nevertheless, I hope that it's not too bad with Gabi and hope to have him back on the other side of the international break, but also credit for Melvin. I think he also played his part in our really, really good second half."
Following confirmation of that hamstring injury, Gudmundsson was widely expected to withdraw from international duty. But Sweden head coach Graham Potter has since confirmed the Leeds man will be available after receiving good news from his scan.
“He's okay,” Potter told Fotbollskanlen. “The X-ray went well, but we need to see him and go through a couple of days of recovery to make sure he's okay. He'll probably be on the field with the guys on Wednesday-Thursday. There's no problem.”
Asked if Gudmundsson will be available for Sweden’s next Nations League match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday, Potter simply replied: “Yes.” After hosting Bosnia, Potter’s side travel to Poland next week.
Leeds will hope to see Gudmundsson’s minutes carefully managed on international duty with the Swede a huge part of Farke’s plans. And he’s not the only Whites star jetting off to represent their country after a recent fitness issue.
Joe Rodon made his long-awaited return from a hamstring injury after 10 weeks on Saturday, although he played just one minute plus added-time against former club Tottenham. The centre-back has been called up for Wales, who face Norway and Portugal.