The Tottenham Hotspur right-back came on loan to Elland Road on August 30, by which time Leeds had played six competitive games. A lack of match action with Spurs in pre-season meant the 23-year-old was due to be eased into Farke’s team but after an impressive 10-minute substitute cameo on on September 2 he picked up an international break training injury. The knee ligament problem did not require surgery and Leeds’ initial hope was that Spence would return to play inside eight weeks.
But with Saturday’s game against Plymouth Argyle coming too soon for the defender, Farke explained why Spence’s return will potentially take place after the November international break.
