Leeds United will end a busy week of big tests with Saturday evening’s visit of Liverpool - for which blows have left six men out and two more doubtful.
Both teams were in action on Wednesday evening, Leeds recording a brilliant 3-1 win at home to Chelsea as Liverpool’s recent struggles continued with a 1-1 draw at home to Sunderland.
Reds boss Arne Slot had key men missing for the Anfield visit of the Black Cats and star men have already been ruled out of Saturday evening’s trip to Elland Road.
Leeds, though, also have key players either out or doubtful following fresh blows. Here, we run through the early injury news from both camps.
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13. OUT: Dan James
One of two Leeds players definitely out, James facing at least eight weeks with a hamstring tendon injury. Leeds hope to treat the injury conservatively in order to avoid surgery and an even longer time on the sidelines. | Getty Images
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14. OUT: Sean Longstaff
Whites midfielder Longstaff is also out for around six weeks with a calf issue. | Getty Images