Leeds United return to Elland Road for the first time in almost 12 weeks when they host RB Leipzig in a pre-season friendly on Saturday. Daniel Farke’s side are mid-way through their summer preparations, having won their last two games in America against Sunderland and Liverpool, following a defeat to Wrexham.
Sunday’s victory over Liverpool came in thrilling fashion - for a pre-season friendly anyway - as Leeds came from 2-0 down at half-time to win 4-2. That game saw two first-team regulars get their first summer minutes but came at a cost for Gabriel Gudmundsson, who was forced off in the first-half with what looked to be a hamstring injury.
Leeds are also managing a few longer-term absences ahead of Saturday, with no need to rush anyone back given there will be two further friendlies after. Below is the latest injury and team news ahead of this weekend’s Elland Road clash.
1. OUT: Gabriel Gudmundsson
Gudmundsson was forced off with a hamstring issue against Liverpool, with Farke revealing after full-time against RB Leipzig he expects the Swede to be out for around three more weeks. He could miss the first two Premier League games of the season.
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2. OUT: Ilia Gruev
The midfielder hasn't featured since suffering a meniscus knee injury in April. He was named in Leeds' tour of America group but failed to make it into a single matchday squad and also missed meeting with RB Leipzig and Manchester United. | Getty Images
3. DOUBT: Lucas Perri
Perri missed Leeds' final two games in the US due to a minor issue and was not involved against Leipzig or Manchester United. With James Trafford's move confirmed it only feels like a matter of time before the Brazilian moves on, although it remains to be seen where. | Michael Regan/Getty Images
4. DOUBT: Sebastiaan Bornauw
With a move to Hamburg looking likely and Nico Elvedi reportedly being lined up as a replacement, it could be that Farke decides not to risk Bornauw. The Belgian did play against Manchester United, however, so we'll have to see on that one. | Getty Images
5. BACK: Noah Okafor
Okafor got his first taste of pre-season as a half-time substitute during Wednesday's meeting with Manchester United. The winger looked pretty sharp although Farke suggested it will be difficult to get him fully fit in time for Nottingham Forest. | Getty Images
6. ELLAND ROAD DEBUT: James Trafford
Trafford got 45 minutes against Manchester United and looked very impressive indeed. The 23-year-old should get a first taste of Elland Road as a Leeds player this weekend. | Niall Carson/PA Wire