Leeds United travel to Newcastle United this Wednesday night looking to continue our unbeaten run with another impressive display.
Daniel Farke has extended United’s run without defeat to seven games after a 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Sunday afternoon.
Given the magnitude of Leeds’ opposition since defeat to Manchester City, it’s remarkable to think Leeds haven’t tasted defeat since.
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It’s been an energy-sapping run of games for Leeds due to the schedule as well as the opposition. The final stages of the game against Man United showed how much it had taken out of both squads.
So, a midweek trip to St James’ Park is far from ideal where Farke is concerned with his squad’s preparation.
An ideal boost came in the form of Sean Longstaff’s return to the squad against Man United. But, him being an unused sub amidst Leeds’ clear midfield struggles underlined that he’s not nearly fully fit.
Leeds United’s Sean Longstaff could make his first appearance back against Newcastle United. (REUTERS/Scott Heppell)
Farke confirmed that there are no new injury issues as Leeds make their way up to Tyneside in 48 hours’ time.
On Longstaff, Farke revealed that his initial plan for his return was to be back for the FA Cup this weekend. Although, the Leeds boss underlined his importance as a presence in the dressing room, as he pushes back towards availability.
Ethan Ampadu is due to return after his one-match suspension, eager to pick up where he left off with a confident showing at Anfield. Dan James is expected to return in around two weeks, Farke confirmed as well.
Meanwhile, Jayden Bogle and Joe Rodon weren’t involved in team training, but instead doing individual work.
Jayden Bogle will not be leaving Leeds United for Everton – Daniel Farke confirms
A worrying absence from the matchday squad was Jayden Bogle on Sunday. It was revealed that the right-back had a minor calf strain.
Jayden Bogle missed Leeds United 1-1 Manchester United with calf injury. (Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff)
However, it didn’t stop alarming rumours that the Leeds defender is on the radar of Premier League rivals Everton this month. The Toffees are notably at their weakest in their squad in the full-back areas, so a move for Bogle would make sense for them.
Farke was asked about his integral right-back, to which he quickly snuffed out any suggestion of him leaving.
“This time of year, there’s always some rumours,” Farke said. “But, no one has to be concerned. Jayden Bogle is our player and will be our player, he will definitely stay with us.
“He’s an important player for us, it’s not even a topic we have to speak about, it makes no sense. We just hope that he recovers pretty quick from his calf injury.”
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