Leeds United head coach Jesse Marsch could provide an update on the fitness of Tyler Adams in his pre-Liverpool press conference on Thursday. Adams was unavailable for Sunday's 3-2 defeat to Fulham and his absence was felt strongly at the heart of Leeds' midfield.
Leeds will be hoping they can pull off an unlikely result when they head to Anfield on Saturday and end their winless run of eight matches in the Premier League. Marsch is under increasing pressure from supporters after Leeds slid into the bottom three for the first time this season at the weekend.
Ahead of Marsch's press conference previewing the trip to Anfield, here is an early round-up of how Leeds' current injury list is looking.
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Tyler Adams - muscle injury
Adams had played every minute of every Premier League game up until last weekend's clash with Fulham at Elland Road when to everyone's was surprise he was omitted from the squad completely. However, Adams was believed to be absent from the squad due to a minor muscle injury. Marsch is yet to speak on his issue but will no doubt address it in tomorrow's press conference.
Potential return date: 29/10/22
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 on to miss the defeats against Crystal Palace, Arsenal, Leicester City and Fulham 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 but could come back into contention this weekend.
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 earlier this month and like Hjelde, could be in contention this weekend.
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: 29/10/2022
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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