AdminSix Key Players Set to Miss Leeds United vs Middlesbrough Clash
The highly anticipated Championship match between Leeds United and Middlesbrough is just around the corner, and both teams are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting encounter. However, ahead of the match, both teams have been dealt a blow with several key players set to miss out due to injury.
For Leeds United, Ilia Gruev is still recovering from a meniscus injury he suffered in October and is unlikely to return until the New Year. The Bulgarian midfielder has been a key player for Leeds United this season, and his absence will be felt. However, manager Daniel Farke has a strong squad to choose from, and Ethan Ampadu’s return from injury will provide a welcome boost.
Junior Firpo is also set to miss out after picking up a hamstring injury in the win over Derby County at the weekend. The Dominican Republic international is expected to be out for four to six weeks, which will be a significant blow to Leeds United’s promotion hopes. Firpo has been a key player for Leeds United this season, and his absence will be felt.
Jayden Bogle is also a doubt for the match after feeling hamstring muscle pain, and it’s likely that he will be rested to aid his recovery. Bogle has been a regular starter for Leeds United this season, and his absence will be felt. However, Farke has a strong squad to choose from, and Isaac Schmidt or Sam Byram may be called upon to fill the void.
Tommy Smith, a crucial player for Middlesbrough, is still recovering from an Achilles injury he suffered in October 2023 and is yet to make his return. Smith has been a key player for Middlesbrough this season, and his absence will be felt.
Aidan Morris, who joined Middlesbrough from Colombus Crew for $4 million, is also set to miss out after twisting his knee in an international fixture for the United States last month. Morris has been a key player for Middlesbrough this season, and his absence will be felt.
Darragh Lenihan remains a long-term absentee for Middlesbrough, having been sidelined since September 2023 due to an ankle injury that required surgery, followed by an Achilles issue. Lenihan has been a key player for Middlesbrough this season, and his absence will be felt.
Despite the absentees, both teams will be looking to put on a show and secure a crucial three points in the Championship. The match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams having scored 33 goals so far this season. Leeds United will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing performance in their last meeting with Middlesbrough, while the visitors will be looking to build on their recent form.
The match will be a crucial test for both teams, and the absentees will only add to the challenge. However, with both teams having strong squads to choose from, it promises to be an exciting and closely contested encounter.
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