Dr. Rajpal Brar says Leeds United defender Pascal Struijk would not be allowed to continue his rehabilitation until the fracture has healed.
According to the injury expert, the Dutch centre-back will have plenty of time during the off-season to return to full health, which is fantastic news.
It is now evident that Daniel Farke will not be making a comeback this season, despite his initial uncertainty on the severity of the injury.
Struijk not expected back in individual training for at least seven weeks
The only timetable Leeds would consider is for the upcoming campaign and how they can best handle his comeback.
He appears to be able to resume individual training in the second week of June in preparation for the 2025–26 season.
“Per the manager, he will miss around 10 weeks, which isn’t uncommon with foot fractures, as it’s a complex region.
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“The next steps will be first allowing the fracture to heal and then gradually progressing with his rehab.
“The good news is that he should have ample time in the off-season and pre-season to rehab and ramp up appropriately.
“I see him missing training for at least seven weeks, after which he can begin individual training.“
Leeds United could look to cash in on Struijk this summer
This summer, Leeds must make a crucial choice about Struijk’s future, particularly if they are promoted to the Premier League.
The team must decide if the 25-year-old is a good match for their Premier League goals because he was out for the season due to a foot fracture, as Dr. Brar stated, and his contract is about to expire.
Players of elite level will be needed for promotion, and although Struijk has proven defensively sound in the Championship, it is unclear if he will be able to adjust to the intensity of the Premier League.
Leeds may decide to cash in on the 25-year-old to finance team upgrades, especially in defence, where more depth and quality will be essential, given the likelihood of interest from other clubs.
