Once the international break comes to an end, Leeds United will be hoping to push on even further under Daniel Farke. For some clubs, the break can end all momentum, but for others, it can hand them the chance to get their squad back to full fitness and get a run of form under their belt. Having won three of their five Championship games in the build-up to the internationals, those at Elland Road will be hoping that the only way is up.
In their first game back, the Whites square off against Norwich City, in what will undoubtedly be a tough test against a fellow promotion hopeful. They will at least be boosted by the return of some key players from injury, including a young midfielder.
Before the international break, Leeds had a number of injury concerns, with the likes of Wilfried Gnonto, Junior Firpo, Stuart Dallas, Djed Spence and Jamie Shackleton all facing spells on the sidelines. The two-week absence of domestic football has resulted in good news for those at Elland Road, however, as confirmed by Phil Hay.
The latest Shackleton injury news is especially promising, with Hay reporting that the midfielder has recovered from a shoulder injury. The Athletic reporter posted on X: “Daniel Farke here for his pre-Norwich press conference. Injury news first: Gnonto back in training since last weekend. In contention to travel. Shackleton recovered from shoulder injury. Firpo started full training earlier this week but not quite ready.
He then provided an update on Spence and Dallas, in news that wasn’t as positive, posting: “Dallas still working his way back too having rejoined training. Spence – still got a couple of weeks until he resumes full training. Doing light work at the moment.”
