This weekend, when several first-team players return from injuries, Leeds United boss Daniel Farke may need to make a selection or two.
The Whites have experienced injury problems during the first month of the 2023–24 campaign, but Farke is likely to receive some relief after the international break in September because players like Mateo Joseph, Dan James, and Ian Poveda are all anticipated to return to first-team selection contention soon.
Sam Byram, Liam Cooper, Patrick Bamford, and Junior Firpo, who have yet to play for United this year, are not far behind them.
Here are the anticipated comeback dates for a large group of Leeds players who have missed recent Championship games.
James, a Wales international, has a chance to make Millwall’s matchday squad this weekend after suffering an adductor strain last month. Prior to the September international break, Wales manager Rob Page defined the problem as a “three-week injury.” As a result, his return is soon approaching. (Image courtesy of Getty Images/Alex Caparros) Alex Caparros, photo
Daniel James, September 17,
Mateo Joseph, an England youth international who is highly regarded by Whites manager Farke, missed the opening month of the new season due to an ankle sprain. However, he is back in practice currently and could play against Millwall on Sunday. (Image: PA/Joe Giddens)
Mateo Joseph: 17 September
Mateo Joseph, an England youth international who is highly regarded by Whites manager Farke, missed the opening month of the new season due to an ankle sprain. However, he is back in practice currently and could play against Millwall on Sunday. (Image: PA/Joe Giddens) Joe Giddens is pictured.3. Ian Poveda: 17 September Another who could be back for this weekend’s fixture is Ian Poveda, who made a splash during pre-season, featuring unexpectedly under Farke after two seasons out on loan. The winger’s return from injury supplements Leeds’ wide options, most likely as an impact sub. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood Photo Sales
