Fulham v Leeds United Match Thread
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Fulham v Leeds United
Saturday 13th September@15:00 | Craven Cottage
Leeds United face Fulham with a mixed injury update, as Daniel Farke prepares to welcome back key players while simultaneously dealing with a fresh setback for a new signing. Positively, central midfielders Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka have both returned to team training after recovering from respective MCL problems, providing a much-needed boost to Farke's options in the engine room.
However, this good news is tempered by the loss of new arrival Lucas Perri. The Brazilian shot stopper, who had only recently overcome an initial hamstring issue, has now sustained a quad problem that will sideline him for both the Fulham and Wolves fixtures. Perri had shown flashes of potential, notably keeping clean sheets against Everton and Newcastle at home.
Further adding to Farke's worries, strikers Lukas Nmecha and Joel Piroe are carrying knocks, despite both being expected to travel with the squad. The gaffer could be called upon to start Noah Okafor up front if Dominic Calvert Lewin, Nmecha and Piroe are not fit to start. Joe Rodon should start despite suffering a concussion at the Wales training camp.
On the other side, Fulham are in better shape, with manager Marco Silva hopeful that defender Issa Diop will be available after the international break, representing their only significant injury concern. The upcoming trip to Craven Cottage also brings into focus Leeds' challenging record in the capital; their last top-flight victory in London dates back to the 21/22 season finale against Brentford under Jesse Marsch, a game remembered for a penalty gift and an opponent's sending off.
The Cottagers have conceded a penalty in each of their last five Premier League matches – a streak no side has extended to six games in a row. As Leeds navigate their injury landscape and historical struggles, this London encounter promises to be a stern examination for Farke’s men.
Saturday 13th September@15:00 | Craven Cottage
Leeds United face Fulham with a mixed injury update, as Daniel Farke prepares to welcome back key players while simultaneously dealing with a fresh setback for a new signing. Positively, central midfielders Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka have both returned to team training after recovering from respective MCL problems, providing a much-needed boost to Farke's options in the engine room.
However, this good news is tempered by the loss of new arrival Lucas Perri. The Brazilian shot stopper, who had only recently overcome an initial hamstring issue, has now sustained a quad problem that will sideline him for both the Fulham and Wolves fixtures. Perri had shown flashes of potential, notably keeping clean sheets against Everton and Newcastle at home.
Further adding to Farke's worries, strikers Lukas Nmecha and Joel Piroe are carrying knocks, despite both being expected to travel with the squad. The gaffer could be called upon to start Noah Okafor up front if Dominic Calvert Lewin, Nmecha and Piroe are not fit to start. Joe Rodon should start despite suffering a concussion at the Wales training camp.
On the other side, Fulham are in better shape, with manager Marco Silva hopeful that defender Issa Diop will be available after the international break, representing their only significant injury concern. The upcoming trip to Craven Cottage also brings into focus Leeds' challenging record in the capital; their last top-flight victory in London dates back to the 21/22 season finale against Brentford under Jesse Marsch, a game remembered for a penalty gift and an opponent's sending off.
The Cottagers have conceded a penalty in each of their last five Premier League matches – a streak no side has extended to six games in a row. As Leeds navigate their injury landscape and historical struggles, this London encounter promises to be a stern examination for Farke’s men.