Leeds United injury news as Karl Darlow update shared by Doctor

Leeds United goalkeeper Karl Darlow may have potentially suffered an initial setback recovering from a thumb injury, according to Dr Rajpal Brar.

The injury expert claims that while the stopper is close to a first-team return, it's taken him longer than it usually does.

The 33-year-old was last in action at the end of December and has been missing ever since.

Speaking exclusively to MOT Leeds News, Brar, a specialist in Physical Therapy and Sports Scientist, said about Darlow: "The best case for his return would be around seven to eight weeks and that has elapsed.

"The worst case would be a setback which has caused him to not be back to full fitness.

"However, there is a positive update from the club so he could be days to weeks away from returning.

"It could be that he suffered a setback or that recovery just took longer than first expected as it’s hard to put definite timelines."

Can Darlow be the first choice keeper for Leeds United?

When Darlow signed in the summer, there was a feeling that he could usurp Illan Meslier and make that spot his own.

However, his unavailability for the first few games saw the Frenchman starting and he has been the first choice ever since.

Daniel Fake has stated that he expects Darlow to be back before the next international break so it remains to be seen when he returns.

In other Leeds United news, a player made his mind up to leave the Whites months ago as Phil Hay shares an update from Elland Road.

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