Pascal Struijk

DIFFICULT DECISION - Daniel Farke said the decision to leave Luke Ayling out of the Leeds United squad for the win over Swansea City was among his most difficult ever, as a manager. Pic: Bruce Rollinson

Farke's surprise 'spotlight' from Swans win

SELECTION: From Leeds United boss Daniel Farke, above. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images.

Leeds star makes injury return but defender missing v Swansea

LOAN MOVES? Joe Gelhardt and Charlie Cresswell have not been in the picture when it comes to Daniel Farke's Championship side of late and could consider their best chance of involvement coming with loan exits in January. Pic: Getty

The loans Leeds could consider

MAJOR DOUBT - Georginio Rutter of Leeds United looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Plymouth Argyle at Elland Road on November 11, 2023 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Star man doubt as Farke welcomes back five

Early Leeds January transfer rumour re-emerges after Struijk captaincy

Expected return date: Unknown/after the international break.
What Farke has said: "He felt pain after a sprint and it was clear he couldn't go on. We have to wait for further assessment. It's beneficial that we have more or less two weeks without a game but I suspect he'll probably miss the Rotherham game.”

Leeds injuries and expected return dates with half a team out

Leeds United are set to revive their interest in a summer transfer target, according to reports. (Getty Images)

Key Leeds star tipped to be on Premier League club's transfer list

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke celebrates after the final whistle in the Sky Bet Championship match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Friday November 3, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Leicester. (Photo credit: Nick Potts/PA Wire)

Farke says Leeds players must show obedience in 'old school values' debate

'MONSTER' WIN: Ecstatic scenes in the Leicester City away end as Leeds United and their travelling fans celebrate Georginio Rutter's strike in last weekend's 1-0 triumph at Championship leaders Leicester City. Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images.

Don't underestimate Leeds man and new breakthrough: Prutton

Clear first choice keeper who is already on six clean sheets for the new Championship campaign.

Predicted Leeds XI v Plymouth with big change and new doubts

Daniel Farke confirms key Leeds United star 'will stay' in January

KEY MAN - Pascal Struijk has captained Leeds United in several games this season and become a key part of Daniel Farke's defensive set-up. Pic: Getty

Key man has surgery, Farke has doubts over pair

TOP BILLING - Leeds United manager Daniel Farke guided his men to a statement win at Leicester City on Friday night, earning himself the boss spot in the Championship Team of the Week. Pic: Bruce Rollinson

Farke earns title but stars snubbed

Pundit ‘angry’ with Bamford as Leeds criticised over Rutter issue

MOMENTUM SWING - Patrick Bamford missed a penalty just a couple of minutes before Leeds United conceded a winner at Stoke City on Wednesday night. Pic: Getty

Farke on Bamford penalty criticism

The Whites were beaten 1-0 in the Potteries on Wednesday night. Here are the YEP's player ratings.

Graham Smyth's Leeds United player ratings vs Stoke City

Leeds United's Georginio Rutter (left) and Leeds United's Liam Cooper celebrate victory in the Sky Bet Championship match at Carrow Road, Norwich (Photo: George Tewkesbury/PA Wire)

Farke singles out Leeds United leader for unique role in Norwich turnaround

SINSHEIM, GERMANY - OCTOBER 21: Ellyes Skhiri of Eintracht Frankfurt celebrates with Robin Koch of Eintracht Frankfurt after scoring the team's third goal during the Bundesliga match between TSG Hoffenheim and Eintracht Frankfurt at PreZero-Arena on October 21, 2023 in Sinsheim, Germany. (Photo by Markus Gilliar/Getty Images)

Leeds loanee given captaincy after just eight games

Illan Meslier and Pascal Struijk (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Illan Meslier explains Struijk bond and Leeds bests featuring Liverpool memory

SHOT DOWN - Any suggestions that Leeds United have moved on from their veteran promotion winners was quickly shot down by Daniel Farke on Saturday after the win over Bristol City, despite his surprises on the team sheet. Pic: Getty

Change narrative quickly shot down

NEW DIMENSION: Leeds United teen Archie Gray shrugs off Bristol City's Sam Bell as part of another stellar performance, but this time at right back. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.

Striker's pep talk and off-camera Bristol City moments

'GAME-CHANGER': Leeds United forward Georginio Rutter, centre, pictured giving QPR a tough time in Wednesday night's Championship clash at Elland Road en route to a 1-0 victory for Daniel Farke's Whites. Picture by Tony Johnson.

Where Leeds fall short but 'game-changers' and Whites must: David Prutton

QUIP: From former Leeds United midfielder Mateusz Klich, above. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images.

'Terrible' - Klich shares Bamford hope with Whites quip

IMPROVED DISPLAY - Southampton's Kyle Walker-Peters (left) and Leeds United's Pascal Struijk (right) battle for the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton. Struijk was among Leeds' best players in the second half. Pic: George Tewkesbury/PA Wire

Winger banging on the door

Leeds’ average away Championship attendances compared to rivals

AWAY END - A Leeds United fan interacts with stewards after falling onto the tv gantry during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Leeds United at MKM Stadium. Pic: George Wood/Getty Images

Chaperone, fan fall and off-camera moments

OLD DEBATE - The Patrick Bamford versus Eddie Nketiah debate dominated Marcelo Bielsa's press conferences for weeks and months but Daniel Farke has a number of razor-thin calls to make after the summer transfer window. Pic: Getty

Farke faces story alien to Bielsa

SALFORD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Pascal Struijk of Leeds United looks on during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Salford City and Leeds United at Peninsula Stadium on August 29, 2023 in Salford, England. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)

European club cool interest in Leeds defender Struijk

NO BRAINER - Leeds United summer target Luke Thomas says it was an easy decision to go to Sheffield United on loan, in order to play Premier League football again. Pic: Getty

Leeds target secures 'no brainer' top flight move

Farke disappointed with Leeds cup exit and Gnonto penalty decision

CONFIDENCE: From Leeds United defender Pascal Struijk, front, pictured in Friday night 1-1 draw against Championship visitors West Brom at Elland Road.
Photo by Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

Struijk eyes Leeds catalyst with confident prediction and 'jobs' admission

IMPRESSED: Leeds United's Luke Ayling who has hailed the transformation of young Whites teammate Archie Gray at just 17 years of age. Photo by Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

Ayling hails transformation of Leeds player with 'sure' prediction

SIEGE MENTALITY - Daniel Farke and Archie Gray will get Elland Road's full backing as Leeds United take on West Bromwich Albion on Friday night. Pic: Getty

Leeds' last stand as clause clarity arrives

WINNER: Netted by Pascal Struijk, left, the Leeds United defender pictured scoring the goal that eventually saw off Wednesday night's Carabao Cup visitors Shrewsbury Town at Elland Road. Photo by Nigel French/PA Wire.

Struijk salutes very important Leeds step despite Whites misfortune

AWAY DAY: For Leeds United and Archie Gray, above, in the Carabao Cup second round. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images.

Leeds discover second round opponents after Carabao Cup triumph

6 - A few dicey moments in the first half playing out from the back and let down by his kicking a bit but not much to do after the break and ultimately a winning start. Made a solid save from Anderson's potentially problematic long shot too.

Leeds player ratings v Shrewsbury as star scores 8/10 but two 4s

JOB DONE: Pascal Struijk, left, celebrates Leeds United's winner with Sam Byram. Photo by Nigel French/PA Wire.

Leeds 2 Shrewsbury 1: Changes help Whites after early blow for boss lift-off

BOSS PRAISE: From Leeds United defender Pascal Struijk, above. Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images.

Struijk's exciting verdict on Leeds man and personal Whites feeling

INTEREST: In Leeds United defender Pascal Struijk, above. Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images.

Transfer state of play as report of Belgian interest in key man emerges

DOWN TIME - Pascal Struijk said the summer was important for mental rest after a difficult season for Leeds United but he's enthused by the new era under Daniel Farke. Pic: Getty/Stu Forster

Defender's firm future statement and 'DNA' approval

5 - Made one sharp save but his distribution was an issue and brought pressure in the first half.

Player ratings from Man Utd friendly as four score 7/10 but one 4

START: For Georginio Rutter who comes forward in Wednesday's friendly against Manchester United in Oslo.

Man United 2 Leeds 0: Multiple changes but mistakes costly in Farke opener