Norwich City vs Leeds United: Dan James and Patrick Bamford injury update ahead of play-off semi-final

Daniel Farke is expected to provide a fresh update on the condition of Leeds United attacking duo Dan James and Patrick Bamford ahead of this weekend’s Championship play-off semi-final first leg against Norwich City.

United travel to Norfolk for the second time this season on Sunday but may still be without one or both of their 22-goal pairing James and Bamford.

Both players have been unavailable since picking up separate injuries in the 4-3 win over Middlesbrough last month and consequently missed the 4-0 defeat by Queens Park Rangers and subsequent 2-1 loss at the hands of fellow play-off contenders Southampton last weekend.

James’ issue remains a torn abdominal muscle while Bamford’s bruised knee continues to perplex the medical staff at Thorp Arch.

Text updates from Farke’s press conference here from 1:30pm.

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