Leeds United will look to end a run of five games without a win when they welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Elland Road on Saturday. The Whites lost 2-0 at Bournemouth last time out and have now failed to score in three of those winless matches - albeit a string of draws have kept them ticking along.
Attacking injuries have been a factor in that lack of goals with Noah Okafor, Anton Stach and Dominic Calvert-Lewin all managing issues. Centre-back Joe Rodon has also been out for almost 10 weeks due to a hamstring strain suffered against Brentford back in August.
Visitors Tottenham have had more than their fair share of fitness issues this season but a handful of key returns have coincided with an uptick in form, Roberto De Zerbi’s side winning their last three in the league. Below, the YEP rounds up the latest injury and team news from both sides ahead of Saturday’s lunchtime clash.
13. DOUBT: Anton Stach
Stach has been a doubt heading into Leeds' last two games but twice come off the bench at Sunderland and Bournemouth, the midfielder managing a foot issue. It's still causing problems with the German also a 'major doubt' according to Farke having not trained with the group all week - the Whites boss also revealed this foot issues is a broken small toe. | Getty Images
14. DOUBT: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Like Stach, Calvert-Lewin has been managing a foot issue but started at Bournemouth and Sunderland. Farke revealed on Thursday his striker had suffered a 'setback' and was unable to train earlier in the day, albeit he was 'carefully optimistic' of a return to the group on Friday. | Getty Images
15. BACK: Joe Rodon
It's been almost 10 weeks since Rodon pulled up with a serious hamstring injury against Brentford in August and he's now closing in on a return. The centre-back was called up for Wales duty on Wednesday and has been in team training all week, meaning he should be fit to feature on Saturday if picked. | Getty Images
16. OKAY: Gabi Gudmundsson
Gudmundsson looked to have picked up a slight knock when coming off at Bournemouth last week but there was never any major concern. Farke was asked about the Swede on Thursday but insisted all was okay. | Getty Images
17. OKAY: James Justin
Also looked in a bit of pain at Bournemouth but asked about the issue on Thursday, Farke said Justin had trained all week and was fine.