Leeds United are in desperate need of a victory in the Premier League and they will be hoping to get back to winning ways when they visit Fulham this afternoon
15:08, 13 Sep 2025
Daniel Farke
Daniel Farke has been handed an injury boost
Leeds United haven't tasted victory in London since May 2022 in the Premier League.
But they've been handed a major boost with injury returns as they travel down to London on Saturday afternoon. It's been dreadful run that the Whites will be desperate to end against Fulham this afternoon.
A disappointing conclusion to the summer transfer window left United supporters feeling frustrated and worried about the club's chances of staying up.
Daniel Farke conceded he wasn't "dancing on the table" after failing to land several attacking targets, including Harry Wilson and Facundo Buonanotte.
However, Farke has urged United's revamped squad to silence the critics, beginning at Craven Cottage. He said: "I'm not too angry that everyone writes us off. Let them (pundits) write us off, no problem.
LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 30: Daniel Farke, Manager of Leeds United, applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Leeds United and Newcastle United at Elland Road on August 30, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
Leeds United are back in action on Saturday(Image: Marc Atkins, Getty Images)
"They say we had the same attackers, plus Rutter, Sinisterra and Rodrigo in 2023. So we will not be big favourites (to stay up). But we will stay humble and we will look to prove the doubters wrong," reports Leeds Live.
There's guaranteed to be a switch between the sticks as Lucas Perri is sidelined for the next two games with a quad injury. This means Karl Darlow is set to make his first Premier League appearance since 2021, whilst Illan Meslier is anticipated to return to the matchday squad.
Skipper Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka have both resumed training after overcoming knee injuries picked up last month.
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Ampadu is vying for a starting berth, but Farke might choose not to rush Tanaka straight back and could name him amongst the substitutes. The Whites' boss will be hoping that forwards Lukas Nmecha (foot) and Joel Piroe (calf) can shake off their minor injuries.
It'll be intriguing to see who Farke chooses as his starting striker, with the international break providing Dominic Calvert-Lewin with additional time to improve his match fitness and sharpness.
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Leeds squad vs Fulham: Darlow, Meslier, Cairns, Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Bijol, Bornauw, Gudmundsson, Byram, Justin, Gruev, Ampadu, Tanaka, Longstaff, Stach, James, Aaronson, Harrison, Gnonto, Piroe, Nmecha, Calvert-Lewin.