Junior Firpo took his place after he sustained a hamstring injury, which raised some concerns at the time due to his history of hamstring problems. However, it looks like Firpo and Struijk are both healthy and prepared for Friday.
The defensive pair will be called upon later if more time and team training are required to get them up to speed. However, you would think that both would start on Friday against Rotherham United if they were both healthy.
According to Leeds Live, Farke said at his press conference: Over the past two weeks, Byram and Struijk have demonstrated professionalism. That they might be available is, in fact, a plus for the German leader.
“Because we employ excellent physiotherapists.” I believe my medicine department is performing admirably, even though things don’t always go as planned. Two highly professional individuals to help them on their way back are Pascal and Sam.
“That gives me a great little lift. We can thank our physiotherapists, sports scientists, and medicine department for that. A coach would have an easy existence if there were no setbacks, Farke remarked last week, as reported by Leeds Live.
Daniel Farke is delighted with Leeds duo Sam Byram, Pascal Struijk
While it is obviously not the end of the world if neither is judged fit to begin with, having both fit is a huge advantage. Junior Firpo and Liam Cooper are welcome to enter. There is no sense in jeopardising Byram if he is not fully recovered.
Given that Struijk has not experienced many injuries in the past, he may be easier to risk. Byram, though, needs to take it easy until he’s fully recovered to play. Is this Friday coming up too soon? Maybe. Perhaps next week.
