Leeds United have a few fitness issues to manage ahead of their weekend trip to Brentford and shocking figures reveal just how often Daniel Farke’s side have been affected by injury. The Whites are guaranteed to be without Daniel James and Sean Longstaff at the Gtech Community Stadium, with the pair unlikely to return until the New Year.
James picked up a hamstring tendon injury during last month’s 2-1 defeat at Manchester City while Sean Longstaff is out with a calf problem. Lukas Nmecha missed Saturday’s 3-3 draw against Liverpool with a hamstring strain but Farke hopes the physical striker will be fit in time to face the Bees.
It’s felt like Leeds have never been too far away from a fitness issue, with the likes of Lucas Perri, Noah Okafor, Anton Stach and Sebastiaan Bornauw all missing periods of action. And according to recent data published by Sky Sports, the Whites have actually had more injuries than anyone else in the Premier League this season.
Things aren’t too bad for Leeds right now but the data below is evidence of the challenges Farke has faced at times. Take a look to see how many injuries each team has suffered this season, and who is currently sidelined according to PremierInjuries.com.

13. Tottenham Hotspur
Total injuries this season: 22 | Current injuries: James Maddison, Destiny Udogie, Brennan Johnson, Dominic Solanke, Radu Dragusin, Dejan Kulusevski, Kota Takai | AFP via Getty Images

14. Manchester City
Total injuries this season: 22 | Current injuries: Mateo Kovacic, Rodri, John Stones | Getty Images

15. Newcastle United
Total injuries this season: 22 | Current injuries: Kieran Trippier, Nick Pope, Emil Krafth, Sven Botman, Will Osula | Getty Images

16. Chelsea
Total injuries this season: 23 | Current injuries: Levi Colwill, Dario Essugo, Romeo Lavia, Liam Delap | Getty Images

17. Crystal Palace
Total injuries this season: 25 | Current injuries: Ismaila Sarr, Daniel Munoz, Cheick Doucoure, Chadi Dnanou, Rio Cardines, Caleb Kporha | Getty Images

18. Aston Villa
Total injuries this season: 26 | Current injuries: Ross Barkley, Tyrone Mings, Evann Guessand | Getty Images


