Leeds: Farke’s “diamond” also set to return soon alongside Spence
The Whites have suffered a serious injury to one of their key players on the first team.
Leeds United are set to welcome back another key player in Djed Spence after the international break, according to a new report.
Which Leeds players are currently injured?
Stuart Dallas is still out with a long-term injury at Elland Road, while Junior Firpo and Spencer are still out after missing the 3-1 Championship defeat to Southampton on Saturday. All three players are expected to be out for a while. The Whites are playing Queens Park Rangers at home this evening – kick-off is at 7.45pm UK time – and while it’s too soon for one injured star to be back, there’s some good news.
Wilfried Gnotta was forced off in the draw against Hull last September and has since had surgery on his ankle problem. Initially, it looked like the Italian would be out for up to two months, but now the manager has given a promising update on Gnotta’s fitness.
How long is Wilfried Gnonto out for?
In addition to providing updates on Firpo and Dallas, Farke said during his pre-game press conference on Tuesday that Gnonto and Spence are anticipated to make their comebacks following the forthcoming international break.
As reported on X by Phil Hay of The Athletic, Farke commented on injuries by saying that Gnonto and Spence are “on track.” On the opposite side of the international break, we are expected back. Firpo will resume training after the break as well.
“Dallas has gone back to some individual training but due to join in full training again shortly. Dallas had a very minor setback in training but should resume full training in the next few days, Farke says.”
How many goals has Wilfried Gnonto scored?
Since signing from FC Zurich last summer, the Verbania international has made 34 senior appearances, providing nine assists (five goals) and has averaged 2.6 dribbles per game. He has also recorded ten crosses this season, which is fourth highest in the league, according to FBRef.
Farke will be delighted to have a player of Gnont’s calibre ready to get back into the competitive game in Yorkshire. The £20k per week earner has been deployed in seven different attacking positions since the beginning of his career and has played all over the front three and three different positions in the middle of the park, making him a joy to observe in LS11.
Football talent scout Jacek kulig has described him as a ‘diamond’.