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.
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13. Joe Rodon - fit (continued)
Farke said ahead of Fulham: "[Rodon] is ready to go." | Getty Images
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14. Sam Byram - fit
Training must have been full-throttle during the break because Sam Byram also picked up a knock. Farke revealed the defender cut his head after a slight elbow - he didn't name who that elbow belonged to. | Getty Images
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15. Sam Byram - fit (continued)
Confirming the defender was available, Farke said: "Sam Byram at the end of last week got a little elbow to the head, a little cut." | Getty Images