How Leeds United plans can change as early injury update drops at Arsenal
Leeds United will be keeping tabs on Arsenal before their upcoming meeting.
The Whites are now just days away from their first Premier League outing since 20 September.
A trip to North London awaits on Saturday as Mikel Arteta's side look to reclaim their place at the top of the table.
Daniel Farke will be keen for his side to maintain their positive form after an unbeaten league campaign, so far.
Things certainly won't be easy against the champions, even after their 3-0 defeat to Brighton last time around.
Leeds will need to be at their best to get anything at the Emirates, but their afternoon could be made easier by the injury latest.
Who could be missing for Arsenal vs Leeds United?
The champions need no introduction after a terrific season to this point.
They may have lost last time around, but that can't take away from what they've achieved.
It does look as if the Gunners are going to face some problems as several names are struggling after the international break.
The Standard reported on Tuesday that Arsenal are uncertain about the current fitness of Ezri Konsa.
The centre-back withdrew from the England squad early and it isn't yet clear whether he'll feature against Leeds.
Arteta also looks set to go without Christos Tzolis due to a hamstring injury suffered with Greece.
The same can be said about Kai Havertz who was forced off in Germany's first game of the international break.
That trio's potential absence will represent a blow for Arsenal as Leeds look ahead to who they could face.
Who could start for Arsenal vs Leeds?
The North Londoners could be without a trio of regulars, but certainly have strength in depth.
It looks as if Arteta could welcome Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera back to his matchday squad to reinforce the backline.
Either of those could start in place of Konsa, while it could be the turn of Max Dowman or Noni Madueke to replace Tzolis.
A replacement for Havertz appears to be more clear-cut with Viktor Gyokeres.
The Swede is coming off the back of an excellent international break having scored four in four in the Nations League.
That is just proof that things won't be easy for Leeds, but may give them more hope of getting a result at the Emirates.