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Five players could miss Leeds United at Fulham after injury scare on international duty

The first international break of the season is coming to a close with players returning to their clubs ahead of the return of the Premier League this weekend.

Leeds United will be hoping to build on an encouraging start to the season and a draw last time out against Newcastle United, when they travel top the capital to take on Fulham. Marco Silva's side have endured a difficult start to the season and currently have just two points, sitting in the relegation zone without a win to their name.

Daniel Farke will hope his side can capitalise on the below-par start made by the Cottagers to pick up his team's first win on the road this season, having been hammered on their last trip to London when playing Arsenal.

Leeds may have to do it without some key players, though. While it remains unconfirmed at this time, there is a growing belief new goalkeeper Lucas Perri picked up an injury at training this week and is a major doubt for this weekend's game.

Another player picking up an injury during he international break is Ilia Gruev, who sustained an issue with Bulgaria, but did play in the second half vs Georgia on Sunday.

Two players returning from longer absences are Ao Tanaka and club captain Ethan Ampadu. Both players had targeted a return from their respective knee injuries after the international break, but we await word on whether this week has come too soon or if they will be in contention to play.

Fulham have their own concern surrounding Issa Diop against the Whites. The centre-back is a big injury concern, having sat-out the clash with Chelsea last time out after sustaining a knock previously in a Carabao Cup clash.

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