Leeds United face another high-pressure 90 minutes when they welcome West Ham to Elland Road on Friday evening. The Whites lost 2-0 at Burnley last time out and will be desperate to bounce back quickly against their struggling hosts, who sit 19th with four points from eight games.
Noah Okafor, Willy Gnonto and Harry Gray were all unavailable for last weekend’s trip to Turf Moor and speaking on Wednesday, Daniel Farke provided an update on the trio. The Leeds boss also revealed a bout of illness had gone through the squad with two other first-team players taken unwell in the week.
West Ham also have a few fitness issues to manage and having played on Monday, have had two fewer days to prepare. Ahead of Friday’s huge Premier League meeting, the YEP has the latest fitness news from both sides.
7. DOUBT: Noah Okafor
Farke said in his Wednesday press conference: "Perhaps a bit more realistic for Noah to be involved, he wasn't out for as long as Willy." | Getty Images
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8. BACK: Harry Gray
Young Whites forward Gray has been out since just before the October international break with a hip flexor issue but the 17-year-old looks set to be available again if needed. | Getty Images
![Farke said of the teenager: "Delighted [his contract] is over the line and he could sign his first professional contract. Since yesterday back in team training which is good news. Congratulations to him and his family."](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmRiMWE1NWJmLWQ4MGMtNGYxMS1hZDFjLTk0ZmI0YzNkZTFjZTo5MTBjMGE4NS1mYjc2LTQ3YTQtOWE2Ny05MjgwZjQ5Mzc3NDk=.jpg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
9. BACK: Harry Gray
Farke said of the teenager: "Delighted [his contract] is over the line and he could sign his first professional contract. Since yesterday back in team training which is good news. Congratulations to him and his family." Photo: Charles McQuillan
10. DOUBT: Ethan Ampadu
Farke revealed on Wednesday a bout of illness has hit the squad, with club captain Ampadu among those to be recently affected. He missed training on Wednesday. | Nick Potts/PA Wire
11. DOUBT: Ethan Ampadu
Farke said of the illness: "A few struggling with illnesses. Ethan Ampadu and Pascal Struijk missed team training today, so question marks about their availability. We'll see who will be available and who we will pick." | Nick Potts/PA Wire
12. DOUBT: Pascal Struijk
As Farke mentioned, the centre-back has also struggled with illness and missed training on Wednesday. Farke admitted he could play one or two who aren't 100 per cent but not a handful. | George Wood/Getty Images