With the international break now over, attention turns back to the Premier League for Leeds United as they look to return in the best way possible.
The Whites face a trip to London as they take on Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon (3pm kick-off). Leeds have so far picked up four points from their opening three games of the campaign, including a 0-0 draw against Newcastle United in their last outing.
Ahead of the match against Fulham, there has been mixed news on the injury front with Daniel Farke providing the latest updates on his players during a press conference on Thursday. Some big players could return, there however may be a problem up front with doubts over both Lukas Nmecha and Joel Piroe.
At the other end of the pitch, the Leeds boss has also provided the latest on goalkeeper Lucas Perri, with the summer signing suffering an injury and ruled out of the Fulham game.
Here's the latest from the treatment room at Elland Road...
Ethan Ampadu
Injury: Knee
The midfielder picked up the injury during the season opener against Everton and it was later revealed that he had injured the medial collateral ligament in his right knee. Farke has provided a positive update on his recovery.
What Farke has said: “Both (Ao Tanaka and Ampadu) since the beginning of this week have reintegrated and joined in major parts of team training. Ethan even more so than Ao, because he was slightly ahead in terms of schedule.
“We have 48 more hours to take a late decision with them, it’s possible we travel with both of them, just take one or neither to Fulham.”
Possible return date: Fulham (A)
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Ao Tanaka
Injury: Knee
Like Ampadu, Tanaka has returned to training this week as he steps up his recovery. Shortly after Farke’s update, the player took to social media to post a message that read 'I just turned 27. See you soon', hinting at a potential return vs. Fulham.
What Farke has said: “Both since the beginning of this week have reintegrated and joined in major parts of team training. Ethan even more so than Ao, because he was slightly ahead in terms of schedule.
“We have 48 more hours to take a late decision with them, it’s possible we travel with both of them, just take one or neither to Fulham.”
Possible return date: Fulham (A)
Lucas Perri
Injury: Quad
The summer signing has been ruled out of the next couple of games after reporting a problem with his quad, with scans providing a better picture.
What Farke has said: “One thing I can confirm is that Lucas Perri is definitely out of the game. He reported after the last game that he had problems with his quad, we had a scan and there’s muscle strain and will definitely miss the next two games against Fulham and Wolves. Then after that we’ll see with more clarity when he’ll return.”
Possible return date: Unknown
Lukas Nmecha
Injury: Foot
What Farke has said : “Lukas Nmecha got a hit on his foot and missed training yesterday.”
Possible return date : Fulham (A)
Joel Piroe
Injury: Calf
What Farke has said: “Joel Piroe also got hit in his calf and has a big bruise. We’ll have to wait to see how he reacts in the next 48 hours.”
Possible return date: Fulham (A)
Sam Byram
Injury: Head
The full-back suffered a knock to the head in training, but has recovered in time for the game at Craven Cottage.
What Farke has said: “Sam was out for a few days but both he and Joe are ready to go and available.”
Possible return date: Fulham (A)
Joe Rodon
The defender was absent from the Wales squad during the international break due to concussion but is available for selection this weekend.
What Farke has said: “Sam was out for a few days but both he and Joe are ready to go and available.”
Possible return date: Fulham (A)
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