Leeds United hit by injury blow as summer signing undergoes knee surgery
Leeds United have been hit with a major injury blow with the news that summer signing Robin Koch is to undergo knee surgery today.
The German international defender first picked up the injury on his debut against Liverpool but managed to play on throughout the Whites' Premier League campaign until Saturday's game at Chelsea, when a collision further damaged his knee.
Leeds took the decision to send Koch for surgery and he will undergo an operation in London today.
A club spokesperson said: "Robin initially injured his knee during his club debut against Liverpool, but under the guidance of the club's medical and science staff, played a full part in all 10 Premier League games prior to Saturday and four national team games, including three games in six days in the November international break.
"Unfortunately, following a collision in the Chelsea game, he suffered further damage to the knee and the club have made the decision that surgery is required to remedy the problem."
Koch limped out of the Chelsea game on nine minutes to be replaced by Diego Llorente, himself only just fit again after a groin problem.