Leeds United's next Premier League opponents Aston Villa have been dealt a potentially significant blow after midfielder Boubacar Kamara limped off in their 1-0 win over Southampton.
Kamara joined Villa this summer on a free transfer from Marseille and has played in every single one of their games so far this season.
The French international has been marshalling Steven Gerrard's midfield this season operating in the heart of their engine room.
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The 22-year-old went down following a challenge against the Saints and tried to play on, but was substituted before the break with Douglas Luiz replacing him. Kamara appeared to be suffering from some discomfort in his right knee when he was taken off.
Given how important the result against the Saints was for Villa, who have not started the new Premier League season in the best of form, Kamara's untimely injury could be a bitter blow if he is set for a long spell on the sidelines.
Villa pulled off a coup in landing the Frenchman this summer, with plenty of big clubs said to have been interested in the former Marseille midfielder.
He is due to link up with the French national team next week ahead of their September Nations League games against Austria and Denmark.
Should he be forced to pull out of their squad, it could mean Kamara's injury is a serious one which might see him miss Villa's clash with Leeds on October 2.
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