SAD News – Leeds United could be without four players to face Stoke City

Leeds United may be without four players when they face Stoke City on Boxing Day evening, as the Yorkshire club looks to continue their push for promotion.

Defender Joe Rodon has been cleared to play despite suffering a cut to his head during Leeds’ 4-0 win over Oxford on Saturday. However, Junior Firpo (hamstring), Joe Gelhardt (hip), and Ilia Gruev (knee) will definitely miss the match.

Additionally, Max Wober is a doubt after suffering fresh knee problems in training. Pascal Struijk, who has been linked with Wolves and Tottenham, was on the bench for the Oxford match due to hamstring tightness but may be available for selection against Stoke.

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke is ‘carefully optimistic’ that his team came through the Oxford game without picking up any more injuries. The Yorkshire club is currently second in the table and looking to continue their push for promotion with a win over Stoke.

Stoke City, on the other hand, is winless in eight games and is coming off a 2-0 loss to Sheffield Wednesday. The Potters will be looking to turn their fortunes around with a win over Leeds on Boxing Day.

The match against Stoke will be a crucial one for Leeds, as they look to maintain their momentum and stay in contention for promotion. With several key players missing, Farke will need to rely on his squad’s depth and resilience to get a positive result.

Leeds’ recent form has been impressive, with six wins in their last eight games. However, Stoke City will be looking to capitalize on Leeds’ injuries and cause an upset.

The Potters have struggled this season, but they have shown flashes of brilliance in recent games. With a win over Leeds, Stoke could potentially turn their season around and start moving up the table.

Key points:

• Leeds United may be without four players for their match against Stoke City on Boxing Day.
• Joe Rodon has been cleared to play despite suffering a cut to his head during Leeds’ 4-0 win over Oxford.
• Junior Firpo, Joe Gelhardt, and Ilia Gruev will definitely miss the match due to injury.
• Max Wober is a doubt after suffering fresh knee problems in training.
• Pascal Struijk may be available for selection against Stoke after missing the Oxford match due to hamstring tightness.
• Leeds United is currently second in the table and looking to continue their push for promotion.
• Stoke City is winless in eight games and is coming off a 2-0 loss to Sheffield Wednesday.
• The match against Stoke will be a crucial one for Leeds, as they look to maintain their momentum and stay in contention for promotion.