Leeds United’s return to Premier League action is finally on the horizon - but fresh updates have now left nine players out or doubtful for Saturday’s clash at Arsenal for which four others are now back.
The Gunners and Whites have had a host of players away on international duty during the new extended October and November international break which is still not done with, Tuesday presenting the final night of games with England at home to Czechia in the Nations League.
But news from the internationals over the weekend and training insight has led to an updated injury list ahead of next Saturday’s 12.30pm kick-off at the Emirates.
All told, three players are now definitely out of the contest for which doubts concern seven others to varying degrees but with three others now back.
Here, we run through the combined injury news from both camps.
A new doubt, of sorts. Whites winger James started his second game for Wales in a row in Thursday's Nations League clash at home to Norway in which he scored and won the free-kick for the winner in a 2-1 victory. James, though, surprisingly dropped to the bench for Sunday night's hosting of Denmark, boss Craig Bellamy revealing he wasn't ready to start after the tight turnaround. Bellamy was hoping to use James off the bench but he didn't get on despite his side suffering a 1-0 defeat.
A new doubt, of sorts. Whites winger James started his second game for Wales in a row in Thursday's Nations League clash at home to Norway in which he scored and won the free-kick for the winner in a 2-1 victory. James, though, surprisingly dropped to the bench for Sunday night's hosting of Denmark, boss Craig Bellamy revealing he wasn't ready to start after the tight turnaround. Bellamy was hoping to use James off the bench but he didn't get on despite his side suffering a 1-0 defeat.
A new doubt, of sorts. Whites winger James started his second game for Wales in a row in Thursday's Nations League clash at home to Norway in which he scored and won the free-kick for the winner in a 2-1 victory. James, though, surprisingly dropped to the bench for Sunday night's hosting of Denmark, boss Craig Bellamy revealing he wasn't ready to start after the tight turnaround. Bellamy was hoping to use James off the bench but he didn't get on despite his side suffering a 1-0 defeat. | 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.
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.
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
The newest Arsenal injury concern, summer signing Konsa playing the full duration on England's incredible 7-0 win in Croatia but having now left the squad, the defender returning to the Gunners for further assessment. Konsa had played the full 90 minutes of last weekend's Nations League defeat to Spain but was then rested for Tuesday night’s 2-0 win in the Czech Republic after suffering a minor muscle injury.
The newest Arsenal injury concern, summer signing Konsa playing the full duration on England's incredible 7-0 win in Croatia but having now left the squad, the defender returning to the Gunners for further assessment. Konsa had played the full 90 minutes of last weekend's Nations League defeat to Spain but was then rested for Tuesday night’s 2-0 win in the Czech Republic after suffering a minor muscle injury.
The newest Arsenal injury concern, summer signing Konsa playing the full duration on England's incredible 7-0 win in Croatia but having now left the squad, the defender returning to the Gunners for further assessment. Konsa had played the full 90 minutes of last weekend's Nations League defeat to Spain but was then rested for Tuesday night’s 2-0 win in the Czech Republic after suffering a minor muscle injury. | Getty Images
Arsenal's Dutch international right back Timber had been out with a groin injury but the Gunners ace returned to play 45 minutes in the 2-0 win at Sunderland before the international break before playing the full duration of the 3-0 loss at Brighton. Timber then headed out on international duty but the right back was an unused substitute for Sunday's 2-1 win at home to Serbia, ahead of which he revealed to reporters he is yet to reach full fitness. The Dutchman admitted concern over suffering a potential injury setback if he is rushed back.
Arsenal's Dutch international right back Timber had been out with a groin injury but the Gunners ace returned to play 45 minutes in the 2-0 win at Sunderland before the international break before playing the full duration of the 3-0 loss at Brighton. Timber then headed out on international duty but the right back was an unused substitute for Sunday's 2-1 win at home to Serbia, ahead of which he revealed to reporters he is yet to reach full fitness. The Dutchman admitted concern over suffering a potential injury setback if he is rushed back.
Arsenal's Dutch international right back Timber had been out with a groin injury but the Gunners ace returned to play 45 minutes in the 2-0 win at Sunderland before the international break before playing the full duration of the 3-0 loss at Brighton. Timber then headed out on international duty but the right back was an unused substitute for Sunday's 2-1 win at home to Serbia, ahead of which he revealed to reporters he is yet to reach full fitness. The Dutchman admitted concern over suffering a potential injury setback if he is rushed back. | Getty Images
One of the new blows 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.
One of the new blows 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.
One of the new blows 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
Rice was one of five England players to pull out of Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions squad for the September and October games, the Gunners star having struggled with various niggles over the last year. However, Rice is not thought to be carrying an injury as such and just in need of some rest. Expected that he will be back.
Rice was one of five England players to pull out of Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions squad for the September and October games, the Gunners star having struggled with various niggles over the last year. However, Rice is not thought to be carrying an injury as such and just in need of some rest. Expected that he will be back.
Rice was one of five England players to pull out of Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions squad for the September and October games, the Gunners star having struggled with various niggles over the last year. However, Rice is not thought to be carrying an injury as such and just in need of some rest. Expected that he will be back. | Getty Images