Leeds are waiting on Dan James after the winger reported back pain in the warm-up before the 1-1 draw at Brighton. Daniel Farke could rotate at Chelsea, with Michael Zetterer and Jean-Matteo Bahoya tipped for debuts.
Daniel Farke shared a light-hearted reunion and hug with injured former Leeds forward Georginio Rutter after the draw at Brighton, where ex-White Pascal Struijk was booed. LeedsAllOver
Willy Gnonto made his Fiorentina debut in a 2-1 defeat at Torino, but faces uncertainty after Fabio Grosso was sacked following three straight Serie A losses. LeedsAllOver
Gabriel Gudmundsson said Leeds would have lost at Brighton last season, hailing their resilience after a 1-1 draw in which they led through Jayden Bogle and defended stoutly. LeedsAllOver
Dan James missed Leeds’ draw at Brighton after reporting back pain in the warm-up. Farke hopes the winger will be available for Wednesday’s EFL Cup trip to Chelsea. LeedsAllOver
Brenden Aaronson has no goals in 25 Leeds games and no assist in 10. With Chelsea up next, Harry Wilson is backed to replace him and add needed final-third threat. The Leeds Press
Gordon Strachan said Leeds must get support closer to Dominic Calvert-Lewin, arguing the striker is too isolated and needs runners around him to score more regularly. The Leeds Press
Leeds are expected to rotate at Chelsea in the EFL Cup, with Michael Zetterer and Jean-Matteo Bahoya tipped for debuts. Rodon remains out and Gruev is not yet ready. The Leeds Press