Leeds United welcome Nottingham Forest to Elland Road on Friday for a certified Premier League relegation six-pointer. The pair are level on points and goal difference, with the Whites ahead on goals scored and both six points clear of West Ham in 18th, making Friday a must-win game for Daniel Farke’s side.
Speaking on Wednesday afternoon, Farke provided an update on the state of his squad - and it was largely positive. The Leeds boss could have defender Jaka Bijol back involved while worries over James Justin’s toe have been eased. There was a fresh blow, however, with Anton Stach set to miss out due to a hip problem.
Weekend opponents Forest also have a number of fitness issues to manage ahead of their trip to West Yorkshire. Below, the YEP has all the latest injury news from both sides ahead of what is sure to be a massive night under the Elland Road lights.
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1. OUT: Chris Wood
The former Leeds striker hasn't featured since October after undergoing surgery on a knee problem at the end of last year. Dyche said last week that Wood was making 'steady progress' on a week by week basis. | Getty Images
2. OUT: Nicolo Savona
Suffered a knee injury towards the end of last month, albeit the severity isn't public. Dyche said last week the 22-year-old full-back will be 'out for a bit of time' and he's expected to miss out on Friday. | Getty Images
3. OUT: Neco Williams
Suspended after receiving a straight red card for his spectacular handball save of an otherwise certain goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace. The Welshman will now serve a one-match ban on Friday. With Savona also out, Forest moved to sign German left-back Luca Netz on deadline day. | Bradley Collyer/PA Wire
4. OUT: John Victor
Forest's problems between the sticks are mounting up, with Brazilian keeper John expected to miss the rest of the season following knee surgery. | Martin Rickett/PA Wire
5. DOUBT: Callum Hudson-Odoi
Another fresh Forest blow and another suffered in Sunday's draw against Palace, with Hudson-Odoi taken off at the break having suffered a shoulder injury. The winger was pictured after full-time over the weekend with his arm in a sling and was due for a scan this week. | Getty Images
6. DOUBT: Matz Sels
Another goalkeeper issue, with first-choice Sels taken off alongside Hudson-Odoi at the interval of Sunday's draw against Palace having suffered a suspected groin injury. The severity is unknown but Forest reacted by signing Manchester City third-choice Stefan Ortega on deadline day. | AFP via Getty Images