Leeds United suffer new injury in opening minutes vs Watford as Daniel Farke forced into early change
Leeds United winger Largie Ramazani had to be withdrawn after just 13 minutes of the Whites' Championship game versus Watford.
The Belgian forward struck the game's opening goal after just three minutes, rifling one past Daniel Bachmann who made a mess of the attempted save. However, only ten minutes had passed before the summer signing from Almeria was substituted prematurely due to injury.
Ramazani was able to walk from the field himself, suggesting the issue which originated from a Festy Ebosele tackle was not too severe. Nevertheless, he will be assessed by Leeds' medical staff. The winger appeared to hold the back of his thigh after nut-megging Hornets skipper Moussa Sissoko and being shunted off the ball by ex-Derby County full-back Ebosele, but was able to carry on for a few more minutes before going to ground once more.
Fortunately for United, the team has been bolstered in recent weeks since the return to contention of Manor Solomon and Daniel James. The former, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, replaced Ramazani at Elland Road on Tuesday night and depending on the severity of the left-winger's problem, could see the Israeli international remain in Daniel Farke's starting lineup for this weekend's clash at Bristol City.
Leeds’ injury list grows
Leeds are without Max Wober, Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev, all of whom have suffered knee injuries at the beginning of this season. While Wober is expected to return in the coming weeks, Ampadu and Gruev will remain in the treatment room at Thorp Arch until the New Year.