This could be a potential setback for Daniel Farke.
Leeds United have a number of injured players at the moment and there could be a new concern at Elland Road, according to an update from reliable journalist Phil Hay.
Who is injured for Leeds?
The Whites have made a stuttering start to their Championship campaign, having arguably gone into the new season as one of the favourites to earn promotion to the Premier League, possessing plenty of quality in their squad.
According to an update from dependable writer Phil Hay, Leeds United now has a number of injured players and there may be a fresh worry at Elland Road.
Who for Leeds is hurt?
The Whites have a strong roster and may have entered the season as one of the favourites to gain promotion to the Premier League, but they have struggled to get off to a strong start in the Champions
despite having a good squad and entering the season as one of the favourites to be promoted to the Premier League, they haven’t had a great start in the Championship.
While some of the performances haven’t been up to par, the Whites at least have the benefit of many players now out due to injury. One of them is Patrick Bamford, who still has fitness issues. Liam Cooper and Stuart Dallas are also not present right now, as are Sam Byram and Dan James.
Following a significant revelation that has surfaced from a credible source, it appears that a new player has taken up a brand-new issue.
Is Leeds youngster Archie Gray injured?
Taking to X, Hay confirmed that Archie Gray won’t be heading off with England’s Under-19s on international duty due to a ‘minor fitness concern’.
“Archie Gray not going away with England’s U19s. Leeds United withdrawing him from the squad because of a minor fitness concern. Tyring to manage his load and make sure he’s fit for Millwall. Played in every game so far this season.”
Gray, dubbed “sensational” against Ipswich Town recently, is a hugely exciting talent at Leeds who has already become a regular at the age of just 17, already starting five Championship matches this season. In that time, he has averaged 1.4 tackles per game in the competition and has enjoyed a 93.3% pass completion rate across two EFL Cup appearances, making his presence felt in the middle of the park.
This is, therefore, a worrying update for the Whites, with the hope being that the club are just being careful, not wanting him to potentially aggravate a minor issue while on international duty. If he can rest during the upcoming break from domestic action, he will hopefully be available for his side’s next league game, which comes away to Millwall on September 17th.
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Jamie Redknapp, a current Sky Sports analyst and former midfielder for Liverpool, once described Gray’s skill as a player by saying:
“15-year-old Archie Grey has travelled today with the Leeds team. He is a talented young player from the illustrious Grey family.
Being a regular player at just 17 years old speaks volumes about the player’s potential, and his pedigree and ceiling are further highlighted by his combined 18 caps for England’s youth teams, having earned one, eight, and nine caps for the Three Lions’ Under-15s, Under-16s, and Under-18s, respectively.
It would be disappointing to see him miss any of the action, but Hay’s update does indicate that the injury shouldn’t be too significant.
