Leeds United face a swift return to action on Sunday as they host Fulham in a huge match at Elland Road. The Whites' winless run was extended to seven on Thursday following a 2-0 defeat at Leicester City but have a quick opportunity to put that right against the Cottagers.
The pressure has been cranked up on Jesse Marsch in the last 48 hours and he will need to ensure he has his side ready for a Fulham side full of confidence after a 3-0 win over Aston Villa. Marsch could welcome back one player from the treatment table for this weekend's match and so with that in mind, here is a look at Leeds' full injury list and potential return dates.
Pascal Struijk - knock
Struijk missed the defeat at Leicester on Thursday with a minor injury picked up in the wake of Sunday's match with Arsenal. Marsch, though, is hoping to have him available against Fulham this weekend.
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Marsch said (20 Oct): "Yeah, I'm hopeful. Lets see, I'm hopeful."
Potential return date: 23/10/2022
Adam Forshaw - ankle
Forshaw was ruled out of the goalless draw against Aston Villa earlier this month due to a "twisted ankle". He has gone onto miss the defeats against Crystal Palace and Arsenal respectively, but Marsch confirmed last week that he has had successful surgery on a hernia problem. The midfielder, who has been plagued by injuries since his arrival from Middlesbrough in 2018, is still expected to be missing for a number of weeks.
Marsch said (19 Oct): "Adam is coming back from injury but feeling really good."
Potential return date: 09/11/2022
Leo Hjelde - illness
Hjelde went to hospital with appendicitis earlier this month, which required surgery. The 19-year-old was an unused substitute in five of the opening six league games, but has not been named on the bench since the 5-2 defeat at Brentford in September.
He was last in action in the U21s' emphatic 6-2 victory over Southampton on September 16 and also completed the full 90 minutes in the 3-1 victory over Barnsley in the Carabao Cup.
Marsch said (14 Oct): "Leo has recovered well from his appendectomy; he was on the pitch today but won't be available for another week or so."
Potential return date: 29/10/2022
Archie Gray - ankle
Gray suffered a fractured toe after stubbing it at home and has been missing since the end of last month. He returned to training last week but Marsch has confirmed that he won't be available for the trip to the King Power Stadium on Thursday evening.
Marsch said (14 Oct): "Archie was on the pitch as well today and feeling better with his broken toe but not available."
Potential return date: 23/10/2022
Stuart Dallas - thigh
Dallas suffered a fractured femur in a 50/50 challenge with Manchester City winger Jack Grealish in a 4-0 defeat back in April. He was initially ruled out for six months, although that timeframe looks set to be extended into next year.
Marsch said (14 Oct): "Stuart is making good progress, and we're planning on bringing him along with us with whatever we do. He'll be part of the group, so that's big progress there."
Potential return date: 01/01/2023
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