Leeds United state of play: Injury news, upcoming fixtures and what’s needed to avoid Premier League drop

Leeds United are set for the final straight of the Premier League season.

The March international break arguably came at the right time for the Whites after six without victory in the league.

Back-to-back goalless draws against Crystal Palace and Brentford have created a nervous atmosphere around Elland Road right now.

Daniel Farke has done good work this season, but will be looking over his shoulder again as the bottom three comes into view.

Leeds have just seven Premier League games remaining as we assess everything you need to know about the run-in.

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There has been an expectation from supporters in LS11 that results would eventually turn around and become what they were earlier in the campaign.

That wasn’t on show last time around against Brentford as a boring draw was played out for all to see in Yorkshire.

StatLeeds UnitedBrentford
Possession (%)5743
Expected goals0.520.46
Shots146
Big chances00
Leeds United vs Brentford stats

Farke has to be hopeful that his side can get back to winning ways when they return to league action after their FA Cup clash with West Ham United.

The quarter-final outing will be closely followed by a trip to face Manchester United in the league, before Wolves travel to Elland Road.

Leeds United next five Premier League matches

The rest of the season will feature clashes with Bournemouth, Burnley, Tottenham and Brighton before a final-day meeting with West Ham.

Focus will first be on Leeds’ London Stadium match with West Ham, but relegation has to be at the forefront in LS11.

Injury latest at Leeds ahead of Premier League run-in

Injuries and fitness problems are bound to have a massive say on proceedings before the bottom three is sealed at the end of the season.

Tottenham have struggled with that for many years now, while the Hammers are currently missing star man Crysencio Summerville.

Leeds have a potential big-name absentee of their own, as Dominic Calvert-Lewin is nursing a hamstring problem he felt in training this week, while Anton Stach has a minor back issue.

However, Noah Okafor appears to be over his niggling issue and should be available for the run-in.

Leeds United record after international breaks this season
Credit: Imago

That can only be a boost for Farke, who now has his full complement to pick from ahead of some massive fixtures at Elland Road.

The German will hope that this situation continues in Yorkshire, but anything could happen between now and the end of the season.