Leeds United are preparing for a trip to Brighton this weekend. Daniel Farke shared the latest injury news from his camp.
United have a chance to continue their encouraging start to life back in the Premier League when they face Brighton on Saturday afternoon.
Having deservedly beaten West Ham six days ago, a trip to the AMEX represents a tougher proposition for Leeds. However, they will be boosted by the Seagulls having much less time to prepare after last night’s EFL Cup defeat to Arsenal.
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Leeds United injury news: Daniel Farke issues update on Gabriel Gudmundsson and Willy Gnonto
Only two players were definite injury issues coming out of the win against the Irons. Willy Gnonto was again absent as he recovers from hernia surgery. Meanwhile, Gabriel Gudmundsson took an injury to his lower back and was forced off during the first half.
Gabriel Gudmundsson was forced off in Leeds United’s win against West Ham due to injury. (Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers)
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Farke confirmed the surprising injury news that Leeds actually have a full squad to head down to Brighton.
Gnonto has returned to team training and should be fit enough for at least the bench. Also, Gudmundsson’s back injury isn’t going to keep him out either.
Farke compared Gudmundsson’s injury to a dead leg. He suffered a bruise in his back that stopped him from being able to sprint on Friday night. However, it was quickly overcome to see him fit for this weekend.
Tough decisions for Daniel Farke out wide as right-wing options gain much-needed fitness
It’s not very often that Farke has been able to select from a full contingent at Leeds. That’s the luxury that the German has this week away at the AMEX, barring late setbacks in training.
That of course is huge news for Farke in a crucial period of the season, and in particular, it finally gives Farke more to work with in his weakest position.
There’s no denying that the right wing is the area where Leeds could do with more consistency. Brenden Aaronson stood out against West Ham in that role, but given he’s not a specialist to the role, a natural wide option would be really beneficial moving forward.
James has now had another week of training under his belt. Gnonto is back in contention, and Aaronson is off the back of his best performance in a white shirt. Farke has a very ideal selection headache for Saturday.