Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has provided some team news ahead of his side’s trip to the Amex Stadium to take on Brighton in a big Premier League clash on Saturday.
His side roared back to form last weekend with a 2-1 win over West Ham. It ended a potential horror run of form after back-to-back Premier League defeats, and boosted the confidence of the team.
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Leeds have been dealing with a few injuries over the last few weeks, which has meant the manager has been unable to field his best team on the pitch in some crucial games.
The Leeds boss has now provided some updates on the fitness of a few crucial players, who are going to be huge if the Whites are to survive in the Premier League this season.
Daniel Farke provides a major Leeds United update
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has admitted that he has the complete squad at his disposal and there are no injuries or other issues to report at the moment.
He is enjoying the fact that all his players are available and fit to play, and he is delighted with the competition for places in his squad at the moment.
“Yes, way better [this week]”, Farke said in a press conference.
“Nothing to report, nothing to complain about. No illness, no injuries.
“Everyone is training in a proper group and proper competition.
“I like it.”
Farke has selection headaches against Brighton
With all the players available to play, the Leeds manager has a few selection headaches to solve in the next day or so, as suddenly there is increased competition for places.
Anton Stach is likely over his rib injury, which affected his form, and could be in line to return to the team to replace Ao Tanaka in the middle of the park.
However, Jaka Bijol is unlikely to be dropped after his solid debut against West Ham. Pascal Struijk may have to bide his time to return to the team again.
Brenden Aaronson will likely continue in the right-wing role at the Amex Stadium, but Wilfried Gnonto’s return to fitness and Daniel James’ improving health will put pressure on him to add more consistency to his game.
However, Dominic Calvert-Lewin will continue to lead the line as it appears that Lukas Nmecha and Joel Piroe are not seen as enough to replace a striker who has scored just one goal this season.
The Leeds manager has been craving for such competition for places in his team as he looks to build on a solid start to life back in the Premier League.
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