Leeds midfielder Stach struggles with form and injury setback

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 11:03 · Archive

Leeds United midfielder Anton Stach is dealing with a foot injury and has struggled for form this season.

Anton Stach has promised to 'keep pushing until I'm back where I belong' in a social media message posted on Sunday evening, amid a difficult run for both himself and Leeds United. The midfielder sustained a deep cut to his ankle during the final home game of last season against Brighton & Hove Albion, an injury that impacted his pre-season preparation. Despite returning in time for the start of the regular campaign, Stach has not found the same form he managed to sustain previously.

This season, Stach has mainly been deployed as an advanced wide player by manager Daniel Farke, rather than in his preferred midfield eight role. He managed an opening day free-kick winner against Nottingham Forest but has since struggled to maintain that level of performance. For the last two games, he has had to come off the bench after sustaining a fresh foot issue.

The midfielder's injury troubles have coincided with a poor run for Leeds, who have not won in five games and scored just twice in that period. United have won only twice in nine matches overall this season, with their recent defeat to Bournemouth marking their second Premier League loss of the campaign.

How it is being reported

• Anton Stach issues social media message about ‘difficult’ period amid Leeds United slumpThe midfielder has not been in the best of form this season and has been suffering with injurtLeedsLive · 2 Nov, 10:42
• Anton Stach injury hint ahead of Leeds United's trip to BournemouthLeeds United are sweating on the fitness of a key player ahead of today’s Premier League clash at Bournemouth.Yorkshire Evening Post · 31 Oct, 12:12

In this story: Anton Stach · Leeds United · Daniel Farke · Bournemouth · Brighton & Hove Albion · Nottingham Forest

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