Leeds United are back on the road this weekend when they travel to Brighton for their third Premier League clash of the season. Daniel Farke’s side have a perfect away record across all competitions so far, winning twice at Nottingham Forest in league and cup.
A 1-1 draw at home to Brentford last Sunday also kept Leeds’ unbeaten start to the campaign alive but it came at a cost, with Joe Rodon suffering a hamstring injury. Fortunately, the transfer window was still open and two new faces have arrived in West Yorkshire since.
Hosts Brighton have a mounting injury list to contend with including a former Elland Road favourite. Below, the YEP rounds up the latest team news from both sides including any debut chances for four deadline day arrivals.
1. OUT: Yankuba Minteh
The speedy winger suffered a leg injury in pre-season and hasn't featured so far this campaign. Boss Hurzeler said at the end of last month he still expects the Gambian to be out for several weeks. | Getty Images
2. OUT: Stefanos Tzimas
The Greek striker has been out since December after suffering an ACL injury and has been slowly eased back into training through the summer. He's still yet to feature or make a squad, however, and it's unlikely he'll return on Saturday. | Cody Froggatt/PA Wire
3. OUT: Kaoru Mitoma
A hamstring injury denied the Japan international winger a World Cup trip and he's yet to return. Mitoma has been on the grass but Hurzeler urged patience at the end of last month. | Getty Images
4. OUT: Evan Ferguson
A long-standing ankle issue cut Ferguson's Roma loan short last season and he's still recovering. He underwent surgery in March and is not expected back in time for the weekend. | Getty Images
5. DOUBT: Jack Hinshelwood
The attacking midfielder scored twice on the opening weekend but then suffered an injury in training the following week. He missed Sunday's defeat to Chelsea but despite reports of a longer-term absence, Hurzeler downplayed the severity and insisted Hinshelwood would be assessed day-by-day. | Getty Images
6. DOUBT: Georginio Rutter
The former Leeds favourite missed Sunday's defeat to Chelsea due to a minor, unspecified issue. But Hurzeler gave him a better chance of making the squad than Hinshelwood, suggesting he's not too far from a return which could come this weekend. | Getty Images