Leeds United fans can rejoice as Brighton will be short on options with as many as seven player ruled out of Saturday’s clash. Meanwhile Daniel Farke reported he has a full squad at his disposal.
Farke is not expected to make wholesale changes to the side that played against West Ham. Although Gudmundsson and Gnonto may not start right away.
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But it is the news coming from the rivals that will excite Leeds fans. Seven players including an Elland Road favourite have been ruled out of the fixture.
Brighton to miss 7 against Leeds United
Caoch Fabian Hurzeler will be without the services of the following players when the two relegation rivals battle it out this weekend.
Brajan Gruda, Joel Veltman and Kaoru Mitoma are all on the doubtful list. While Adam Webster, Jack Hinshelwood and Solly March are all ruled out with long term injuries.
A former Leeds United man is also likely to miss out on a reunion. James Milner who started his playing career at the club has a muscle injury. He didn’t play against Arsenal in the midweek Carabao Cup fixture and will also miss the game on Saturday.
Hurzeler’s medical headaches and returnee
Both Webster and March have knee injuries with the former having had a surgery. Hinshelwood damaged his ankle ligaments in September and is also recovering.
Mitoma has a knock and is hence doubtful with Veltman having a calf issue. While 21-year old Gruda has a knee injury to deal with. But everything is not gloomy in the coastal town. There is returnee for the club. You can find more details on the Premier League website.
Brighton’s Paraguay international midfielder Diego Gomez returned from a hip injury in the second half at Manchester and will be fit to start against Leeds.
The two clubs are currently vying to avoid relegation. Leeds are on 15th with 11 points while Brighton are a point ahead in 13th place.
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