Leeds United face a trip Arsenal in their first game back after the extended international break - and a fresh blow has left nine players currently out or doubtful for the contest but with at least two of them expected back.
United’s trip to the Emirates which was moved to a 12.30pm kick-off on Saturday, October 10 will mark the Premier League’s first game back after the extended international break which features four Nations League games.
The Whites and Gunners already had injuries to key men going into the international break which is not yet even half way through. But a fresh blow has already added to the list of injury outs or doubts.
Here, we run through the combined injury news from both camps which totals nine out or doubtful at present but with at least two of them expected back.
Leeds centre-back Rodon was expected to be looking at eight to ten weeks out with the serious hamstring injury suffered in the 1-1 draw at home to Brentford on August 30.
1. OUT: Joe Rodon
Leeds centre-back Rodon was expected to be looking at eight to ten weeks out with the serious hamstring injury suffered in the 1-1 draw at home to Brentford on August 30. | Getty Images
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Young Leeds striker Joseph is a long term injury absentee as he works his way back from an ACL injury but in any case whether he is seen as an option when he returns remains to be seen following his return from last season on loan at RCD Mallorca.
Young Leeds striker Joseph is a long term injury absentee as he works his way back from an ACL injury but in any case whether he is seen as an option when he returns remains to be seen following his return from last season on loan at RCD Mallorca. | Getty Images
Gunners centre-back Saliba is continuing his recovery from a major back injury suffered playing for France at the World Cup.
Gunners centre-back Saliba is continuing his recovery from a major back injury suffered playing for France at the World Cup. | Getty Images For Premier League
A fresh injury blow for the Gunners, Havertz suffering a hamstring injury on international duty with Germany in last week's Nations League clash in the Netherlands. The forward left the camp and flew back to Arsenal for a scan and assessment.
A fresh injury blow for the Gunners, Havertz suffering a hamstring injury on international duty with Germany in last week's Nations League clash in the Netherlands. The forward left the camp and flew back to Arsenal for a scan and assessment. | AFP via Getty Images
Arsenal defender Hincapie was left out of Ecuador’s squad for the international games due to ongoing fitness concerns although it could be that the three week break allows ample time for him to be back. A doubt of some degree though.
Arsenal defender Hincapie was left out of Ecuador’s squad for the international games due to ongoing fitness concerns although it could be that the three week break allows ample time for him to be back. A doubt of some degree though. | Getty Images
Leeds winger Wilson suffered a quad injury on the back of the 4-1 win at home to Newcastle United and ruled out of the visit of Palace in the final game before the extended international break. The winger then dropped out of the Wales squad and it remains to be seen if he is back for the trip to Arsenal. Whites boss Daniel Farke had been hoping that he would return after the break.
6. DOUBT: Harry Wilson
Leeds winger Wilson suffered a quad injury on the back of the 4-1 win at home to Newcastle United and ruled out of the visit of Palace in the final game before the extended international break. The winger then dropped out of the Wales squad and it remains to be seen if he is back for the trip to Arsenal. Whites boss Daniel Farke had been hoping that he would return after the break. | Getty Images
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