Noah Okafor has confirmed his injury that rules him out of Leeds United’s trip to Burnley and potentially the home meeting with West Ham next week.
United make their way to fellow promoted side Burnley this afternoon as both sides look to register a crucial win in the bottom half of the table.
For Daniel Farke, he is juggling multiple injury issues with most concentrated in wide areas after a problematic international break.
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Noah Okafor confirms Leeds United injury setback ahead of Burnley fixture
Farke briefly noted an adductor issue for Noah Okafor during his pre-match press conference on Thursday, but didn’t delve into specifics on the Swiss international.
However, United were dealt a blow on Friday when Fabrizio Romano reported that the winger is ruled out for the next seven to 10 days with injury.
Noah Okafor is ruled out of Burnley v Leeds United due to injury. (Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers)
Such an injury obviously keeps him sidelined this afternoon at Turf Moor, while it also throws his availability for next Friday into doubt too. Leeds have another important fixture as West Ham travel to West Yorkshire after a bleak start.
Okafor has now reacted to the news, sharing a brief update on Instagram:
Noah Okafor missing out is a huge blow for Leeds United’s attacking rhythm
It’s not an understatement to say that Okafor is Leeds’ best attacking threat right now. His two goals and overall quality out wide is so important.
Lots of fans, myself included, had concerns with his injury record coming to Leeds and this is a worry.
Today and next Friday are simply vital games for our season. Not having him available would be really detrimental to our chances of getting maximum points.
Hopefully, he pulls a Dan James and recovers much quicker than expected. Our attack needs him firing.