Leeds United injury list and return dates in full…

Leeds United injury list and return dates in full ahead of Premier League clash vs Man City

Sam Allardyce will be without four first-team players for their Premier League clash with Man City on Saturday afternoon (3pm GMT) as the new interim head coach contends with a handful of long-term problems within the squad.

The Whites are ahead of Nottingham Forest on goal difference heading into their final four matches of the season. An eight goal defeat to Man City would wipe out that advantage, something that might have been a major concern under Javi Gracia.

Allardyce however will be hoping to shore up the leaky defence that his new side have exhibited in recent weeks. The Whites shipped a record 23 goals in April, the most in a single month of Premier League action.

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The defence will therefore play a vital role and Allardyce will want all hands on deck to help try and prevent Erling Haaland and the rest of Pep Guardiola's attack from running riot at the Etihad.

With that in mind, LeedsLive has rounded up all of the Whites' latest injuries and suspensions ahead of the game against Man City this weekend.

Liam Cooper (hip/knock)

What Allardyce said (May 5): "I've only got [Stuart] Dallas, [Tyler] Adams, [Luis] Sinisterra and [Liam] Cooper injured. The rest around that will be picking a team and a system today."

Pushed further on whether or not Cooper would play again for Leeds this season, the 68-year-old was tight-lipped with his response.

"I have no idea," he added. "There's no disrespect but I haven't really focused on that as I was told he wouldn't be fit for this game. So I've only been focused on the players who would be fit for this match."

Potential Return Date: vs West Ham United, 21 May.

Luis Sinisterra (ankle)

What Gracia said (April 28): "Luis is out for the rest of the season. No I don't think so [a repeat of his previous injury], it's something in his ankle, in the ligament."

Potential Return Date: Out for the rest of the season.

Tyler Adams (hamstring)

What Gracia said (April 20): "No if I tell you something I'd be lying [if he knows whether Tyler Adams will play again this season]. I don't know. He's working hard, and the medical staff are working very well. We need time to know if he is ready or not."

Potential Return Date: N/A

Stuart Dallas (leg)

What Gracia said (March 1): " Working to recover [his] best condition, but working out of the team, so I can't tell you more info. Of course, I want them to be ready ASAP, but in this case, I'm not sure the time [he] needs to be back with the team."