Leeds United could welcome their captain back into the matchday squad for this weekend’s Premier League trip to Fulham. Ethan Ampadu has been out with a knee injury since the opening-night victory over Everton but could be fit come Saturday in what would be a major boost to the Whites.
A four-point August has left Leeds in a good place early doors and the September international break looks to have given Ampadu and others a chance to build fitness. But the two-week domestic football hiatus might also have presented a few different fitness issues for Daniel Farke to contend with.
The Leeds boss spoke with the media on Thursday and provided a comprehensive update on the state of his squad, with Fulham boss Marco Silva set to do the same on Friday. And with that in mind, the YEP has all the latest injury and team news below.
7. Ao Tanaka - doubt (continued)
Farke said of the midfielder on Thursday: "Some good news with Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka, both in major parts of team training this week. Ampadu is slightly more likely than Tanaka because he was ahead of schedule. 48 more hours and a late decision, it’s possible we will travel with both." | Getty Images
8. Lukas Nmecha - doubt
The striker appears to have picked up a knock in training and is therefore a doubt for Saturday. | Jack Thomas/Getty Images Photo: Jack Thomas/Getty Image
9. Lukas Nmecha - doubt (continued)
Farke said on Thursday: "A few question marks behind Lukas Nmecha. He was hit on his foot, missed training yesterday." | Getty Images
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10. Joel Piroe - doubt
Another who took a knock in training, this time on his calf, Farke revealed. A late decision will be taken on him and Nmecha. | Getty Images
![On Thursday, Farke said: "Joel Piroe got a hit, a big bruise on his calf. We have to wait and see how their bodies react and it'll be late decisions [on him and Nmecha]."](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2025/08/29/11/15/GettyImages-2230922820-(2).jpg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
11. Joel Piroe - doubt (continued)
On Thursday, Farke said: "Joel Piroe got a hit, a big bruise on his calf. We have to wait and see how their bodies react and it'll be late decisions [on him and Nmecha]." | Getty Images
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12. Joe Rodon - fit
Withdrew from Wales duty last week due to an unspecified issue, having picked up a few bumps and bruises during Leeds' 0-0 draw against Newcastle United. The YEP reported at the time he should be okay for Fulham and that looks to be the case. | Getty Images