Gabriel Gudmundsson injury update emerges as expert reveals all at Leeds United
Leeds United finally returned to winning ways in the Premier League against West Ham.
Leeds beat West Ham 2-1 at Elland Road on Friday, with early goals from Brenden Aaronson and Joe Rodon enough to seal all three points.
Mateus Fernandes’ late consolation goal wasn’t the only negative for Daniel Farke, though.
Gabriel Gudmundsson was forced off injured in the first half with a back issue, with Noah Okafor needing to be managed and could only complete before the break.
Gabriel Gudmundsson back issue examined at Leeds United
Farke admitted after the Leeds win that he was hopeful it was just a bruise for the Sweden international, who was replaced by James Justin.
The Whites travel to Brighton next time out on 1 November, with plenty of time for recovery given the Friday evening showdown with West Ham.
Ben Dinnery, an injury expert, has shared the latest on Gudmundsson, who currently has a 50 per cent chance of being available at the AMEX Stadium.
Willy Gnonto hasn’t featured since the defeat at Fulham on 13 September, with minor hernia surgery following a calf issue for the Italian international.
The winger is also said to have a 50 per cent chance of making the trip to Brighton.
Daniel Farke trusts Gabriel Gudmundsson
We have all seen how hard it has been for new signings to stamp their mark on things at Elland Road.
Farke has always been slightly stubborn and has his clear favourites, but that hasn’t stopped Gudmundsson from immediately becoming ever-present in his starting XI.
Only Joe Rodon and Jayden Bogle have played more minutes than the Swedish star this season, so if any absence were forced, it would be a real blow.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin appears to have nailed down the number nine role for now, with Lucas Perri and Okafor coming into their own despite injuries, too.
Justin did well against the ever-dangerous Jarrod Bowen and will be hoping for a chance, but it is clear that Gudmundsson is the undisputed choice for that role.
Fingers crossed that the former Lille star can recover with an extra day off before the trip to Brighton.
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