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All the latest injury news surrounding Fulham and Leeds United ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash.
As for Leeds, they have picked up four points having beaten Everton and drawn with Newcastle United either side of a thrashing at the hands of Arsenal. Ahead of Saturday’s clash, we have rounded up all the latest injury news surrounding both sides.
Ethan Ampadu - Doubt
Ampadu is a doubt with a knee injury he picked up against Arsenal. Farke said after the injury: "Bad news with him, sadly. For the next few games, we will have to play without him. He has an MCL injury and will definitely be out until at least the international break. I hope to have him back after the international break.” The Welshman did not play during the international window and he is expected to have a chance here.
Ao Tanaka - Out
Tanaka also has a knee injury, but his timeline is said to be a little longer and he will miss this one. Farke said of the injury: “MCL injury. He will also be out for a few weeks. It’s difficult at the moment to say exactly when he can return, but also definitely not before the international break.
“It’s quite a similar injury to Ethan Ampadu’s injury and, of course, it’s tough to take that two of our key players in central midfield are out within a few days with the same injury after a tough tackle. That’s football. We have to get on with it and find some solutions.”
Tanaka is not expected to be back for this one, with another week or so needed for him to get back to full fitness.
Joe Rodon - Fit
Rodon pulled up with an injury during international duty with Wales, but according to the Yorkshire Evening Post, the defender is expected to be back fit for this Saturday.
Noah Okafor - Doubt
The new Leeds signing is yet to play, and he withdrew from said to have a chance of featuring here.is said to have a chance of featuring here.
Ilia Gruev - Doubt
Gruev has been dealing with ‘problems’ according to the Bulgaria camp, and it’s unclear in what state he returned to Elland Road. It’s not believed to be anything serious, and he should have a chance here, but the midfielder’s fitness situation is not clear.
Issa Diop - Doubt
Diop has a small injury and it was hoped he would return last time out. Silva said before the game: “Some knocks, nothing really serious apart from Timothy (Castagne) a little bit. Issa (Diop), too. But I really believe they are going to be available.” Diop did not return on time, so he will go down as a doubt for now, but he should be back with at least a 50/50 chance here.
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