Farke grapples with injury woes as Leeds face Tottenham

Summarised from 3 outlets · 7 reports · Updated 5 Nov, 14:38 · Archive

Leeds United face Tottenham on Saturday with several attacking players doubtful through injury, though defender Joe Rodon returns to training.

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke is preparing for Saturday's home clash against Tottenham Hotspur with mixed injury concerns affecting his squad ahead of what will be the final league game before the international break.

The club has received a significant boost with defender Joe Rodon returning to full team training. Rodon has been sidelined since the second Premier League match of the season and is rated as an important player in the side's defence.

However, problems persist in attack. Midfielder Noah Okafor missed the previous game with adductor problems and has not participated in team training this week, instead having only individual sessions. Midfielder Anton Stach is similarly doubtful with foot problems. Farke stated at his pre-match press conference: "Noah Okafor missed the last game with some adductor problems and he was not able to have a team training session with us this week. He has just had individual training so I am not able to say if he will be available this week, but we still have two days. It is the same for Anton Stach with foot problems, so there are major doubts for both."

Striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin offers more hope for selection. The England international has a niggling foot injury but is rated as having the best chance to feature. He missed training this week but could return for the final training session on Friday.

Farke summarised the situation: "The good news is Joe Rodon is back in full team training. He's been out for quite a time but that is definitely good as he is an important player for us. In the offence we are still struggling a little bit."

Leeds sit 12th in the Premier League table but are winless in their last five matches, with only two goals scored. Despite the current difficulties, the club has not lost at home since March. Tottenham, managed by Roberto De Zerbi, have improved recently and present a significant challenge.

How it is being reported

• ‘Not much missing' - Daniel Farke addresses Leeds United scoring issues amid expectationsLeeds United have only scored twice in their last five Premier League gamesLeedsLive · 5 Nov, 15:26
• Leeds United handed Joe Rodon boost ahead of Tottenham Hotspur game - but Daniel Farke 'struggling' elsewhereLEEDS United manager Daniel Farke has confirmed that the Premier League club have been handed a boost ahead of Saturday’s lunch-time home clash with Tottenham Hotspur, with key defender Joe Rodon back in training.Yorkshire Post · 5 Nov, 14:12
• Daniel Farke's Leeds United team news v Tottenham with key pair major doubts and Dominic Calvert-Lewin setbackLeeds United team news for Saturday’s last Premier League game before the international break at home to Tottenham Hotspur.Yorkshire Evening Post · 5 Nov, 13:53
• Leeds United mixed injury news as triple attacking threat doubtful to face Tottenham HotspurDaniel Farke has problems again with a host of players missing training this weekLeedsLive · 5 Nov, 13:51
• Daniel Farke live Leeds United news conference with Okafor injury update and winless run reactionFollow what Daniel Farke says ahead of Leeds United's home clash against Tottenham HotspurLeedsLive · 5 Nov, 13:17
• Noah Okafor & Joe Rodon latest: Daniel Farke provides Leeds United team news in pre-Tottenham press conferenceLeeds United manager Daniel Farke will provide an update on his team this afternoon.Yorkshire Evening Post · 5 Nov, 11:29
• Daniel Farke urged to make big Leeds United selection call vs Tottenham with star 'screaming' for startThe Leeds United boss will be weighing up his options ahead of Saturday’s Elland Road meeting.Yorkshire Evening Post · 4 Nov, 16:29

In this story: Leeds United · Tottenham Hotspur · Daniel Farke · Joe Rodon · Noah Okafor · Anton Stach · Dominic Calvert-Lewin · Roberto De Zerbi

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