Daniel Farke provides concerning Leeds injury updates as key selection decisions remain unsettled ahead of the Liverpool clash.

 

 

 

A vital Premier League clash at Elland Road takes place tonight as we aim to rebuild momentum after an inconsistent run of results. Leeds United enter the fixture full of belief following their 3-1 win over Chelsea, but Daniel Farke’s latest injury update, via Liverpoolfc.com, shows just how stretched his squad has become.

 

Farke confirmed that Daniel James and Sean Longstaff are already unavailable, while Lukas Nmecha and Dominic Calvert-Lewin will undergo late fitness assessments.

 

“We have to make some late calls,” the Leeds manager said, noting that Nmecha is dealing with “hamstring problems” and Calvert-Lewin’s involvement is also uncertain.

 

He also highlighted the physical toll on his players. “We have several with heavy workloads… particularly in the positions where they need to cover a lot of ground,” he added.

 

After losing 3-2 to Manchester City and then beating Chelsea, Leeds now face their third game in seven days against top-four opponents — a gruelling schedule that we must take full advantage of.

 

For us, tonight is an important opportunity to regain control after a late Sunderland own goal saved a point last time out. Florian Wirtz’s deflected effort prevented what could have been another difficult result at Anfield.

 

Arne Slot provided updates on his own squad as well, confirming Conor Bradley’s return and expressing optimism that Joe Gomez will train.

 

However, the build-up has been overshadowed by criticism aimed at Slot after his comments about Harvey Elliott’s situation at Aston Villa, with some accusing him of poor man-management.

 

Despite the noise, this match is a chance we cannot overlook. We currently sit ninth on 22 points, facing a Leeds side that is both depleted and fatigued.

 

Farke openly admitted his team will need to “push beyond their limits,” and that dependence on tired legs could give us the opening we need.

 

With Inter Milan ahead midweek, a strong display at Elland Road tonight would set the perfect tone for a pivotal stretch in our season.