Leeds United are now set to be without one of Daniel Farke's key players against Chelsea and have been forced to endure a nervous wait regarding three others.
Farke anticipates "difficult" night vs Chelsea
Still six points clear of the dropzone after easing past Nottingham Forest last time out, Leeds travel to Chelsea in an excellent position. It's also worth remembering that it was against the Blues that the Whites commenced their fantastic run of form, centred around Farke's decision to switch to a back five.
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Despite that victory, however, Farke admitted that he's expecting a "difficult" game if Leeds allow Chelsea to settle. He told reporters: "One thing is, for sure, it was a top performance from our side and also fully deserved win.
"We won each of the statistics and days like this don't come around often that you are able to dominate one of the big names in this league and win a game this way.
"Very promising group of players with bags of potential. Once they're on it, it could also be a difficult game and difficult night.
"We travel with respect but also aware that we have also the tools to bring our strength on the pitch and if we do so, then we don't fear anyone and we have a chance wherever we go."
With fixtures coming thick and fast, a trip to Stamford Bridge will always be a tough game. The Blues are yet to lose a Premier League game under Liam Rosenior and will be boosted by Leeds' latest injury news.
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Having only just welcomed Daniel James back into the fold, the Yorkshire club are now set to be without another key man on Tuesday night.
Farke shares four-man Leeds injury update
Farke confirmed in his pre-match press conference that Pascal Struijk will miss the Chelsea game on Tuesday night. The defender has fallen victim to the Premier League schedule and will now be forced to sit out.
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The Leeds boss also provided updates on Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Ilia Gruev and Anton Stach - claiming that the latter will be back for the Aston Villa game towards the end of this month, whilst Calvert-Lewin and Gruev will be fine to feature against Chelsea.
It's a frustrating blow for Farke, who is well aware of Struijk's importance. The German went as far as to describe the defender as "crucial" in 2023, though will have no choice but to cope in his absence against Chelsea.
Victory could take Leeds nine points clear of the dropzone and even up to 13th in the Premier League if other results go their way.