Leeds United are due back at Elland Road this weekend when they host rock-bottom Wolves. Daniel Farke’s side will be brimming with confidence following their historic 2-1 win at Manchester United on Monday night, courtesy of Noah Okafor’s first-half brace and a momentous all-round effort.
Okafor was one of three pre-game doubts to start at Old Trafford as Leeds’ potential injury crisis eased a little. Farke is still expected to be without a few key first-team players when Wolves come to town on Saturday, however, and know they are still a few positive results from securing their Premier League status.
Weekend opponents Wolves lost 4-0 at West Ham last time out and suffered a fresh blow in the process, with relegation edging closer. Below, the YEP takes a look at the early injury and team news from both sides ahead of Saturday’s Elland Road meeting.
The experienced goalkeeper, who was a reported target for Leeds last summer, picked up a shoulder injury during the international break. He missed the 4-0 defeat at West Ham last weekend with head coach Rob Edwards admitting his season could be over.
1. OUT: Sam Johnstone
The experienced goalkeeper, who was a reported target for Leeds last summer, picked up a shoulder injury during the international break. He missed the 4-0 defeat at West Ham last weekend with head coach Rob Edwards admitting his season could be over. | Wolves via Getty Images
Centre-back Mosquera picked up his 10th Premier League yellow card of the season at West Ham last weekend. He will now serve a two-game ban, the first of which will see him sit out Leeds on Saturday.
2. OUT: Yerson Mosquera
Centre-back Mosquera picked up his 10th Premier League yellow card of the season at West Ham last weekend. He will now serve a two-game ban, the first of which will see him sit out Leeds on Saturday. | Getty
The 34-year-old defender missed West Ham last weekend due to a niggle. Edwards said ahead of that game he expects to have his experienced defender available at Elland Road.
3. DOUBT: Matt Doherty
The 34-year-old defender missed West Ham last weekend due to a niggle. Edwards said ahead of that game he expects to have his experienced defender available at Elland Road. | Martin Rickett/PA Wire
The German midfielder suffered an ankle ligament injury against West Ham in the FA Cup following a heavy challenge from Max Kilman. Daniel Farke said it would be unlikely Stach plays again this month, with a May return expected.
4. OUT: Anton Stach
The German midfielder suffered an ankle ligament injury against West Ham in the FA Cup following a heavy challenge from Max Kilman. Daniel Farke said it would be unlikely Stach plays again this month, with a May return expected. | Local Library
The Welshman also suffered an ankle injury at West Ham. Like Stach, he is expected to be sidelined until early May but Farke didn't rule out a return ahead of schedule.
5. OUT: Joe Rodon
The Welshman also suffered an ankle injury at West Ham. Like Stach, he is expected to be sidelined until early May but Farke didn't rule out a return ahead of schedule. | Local Library
The Leeds winger suffered an adductor strain ahead of West Ham in the FA Cup with an initial prognosis of around two weeks. Wolves on Saturday will mark a fortnight but it remains to be seen if he'll be fit.
6. DOUBT: Daniel James
The Leeds winger suffered an adductor strain ahead of West Ham in the FA Cup with an initial prognosis of around two weeks. Wolves on Saturday will mark a fortnight but it remains to be seen if he'll be fit. | Getty Images