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Leeds United’s next Premier League clash sees the visit of Tottenham in just the seventh game of the Premier League season - but ten players are already out or doubtful for Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off at Elland Road.
For Leeds, the contest will mark a second a home game against a highflying side in the space of eight days following Saturday afternoon’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth for which Whites boss Daniel Farke had key men out.
But new Tottenham boss Thomas Frank was without half a team for Saturday evening’s visit of Wolves which offered his side the chance to move second. In the end, Frank’s men needed a late Joao Palhinha equaliser to snatch a 1-1 draw which has left Spurs fourth in the Premier League table ahead of the trip to the 11th-placed Whites.
Leeds now have a full week to prepare for Tottenham’s visit but Spurs face midweek action with Tuesday evening’s Champions League clash at Bodo/Glimt. Ahead of that contest, here, we run through the early injury news from both camps.
7. OUT: Dominic Solanke
One of two fresh blows for Tottenham this week, centre-forward Solanke having minor surgery on an ankle injury and definitely out. | Getty Images
8. OUT: Randal Kolo Muani
The latest Spurs blow and a big one with Solanke also out. On loan from PSG, France international striker Muani has been suffering from a minor injury described as a dead leg and is yet to make his Premier League debut. Like Solanke, he also missed training on Monday. With Solanke and Kolo Muani both out, Richarlison has been playing upfront. | Getty Images
9. DOUBT: Harry Gray
A fresh Whites doubt, Whites boss Daniel Farke revealing at Thursday's pre-match press conference that young striker Gray has reported problems with his hip flexor, leaving question marks as to whether he will be available this weekend. | Mike Egerton/PA Wire
10. DOUBT: Yves Bissouma (but back in training)
Tottenham defensive midfielder Bissouma has yet to feature under Thomas Frank although the 29-year-old did return to training this week. It remains to be seen if he is far enough on to be involved. A doubt. | Getty Images
11. BACK: Cristian Romero
One of several key men returning. Tottenham's Argentinian international centre-back Romero missed the midweek Champions League clash as a precaution following a blow to his foot. Boss Thomas Frank, though, has revealed that Romero will go straight back into the starting line-up against Leeds. | Getty Images
12. BACK: Kota Takai
Another now back in the mix. Tottenham summer signing Takai suffered a plantar fascia injury in pre-season and the Japan international centre-back has yet to feature under boss Thomas Frank. Like Bissouma, though, Takai is now back in training and has trained fully with the team for a week to 10 days. Very likely back in contention. | Getty Images