Junior Firpo and Joe Gelhardt have been ruled out of Leeds United’s clash with Middlesbrough tomorrow. Boss Daniel Farke has confirmed Firpo has suffered a hamstring strain and that Gelhardt has a minor hip problem.
Farke expects Firpo, who was a late second half substitute in the midweek win over Swansea City, to be out of action for three weeks. Striker Gelhardt’s issue is not a “major problem”, according to Farke.
Northern Ireland international Stuart Dallas also remains unavailable for selection as he continues his rehab from a serious leg injury that he suffered in April 2022 following a tackle from Manchester City’s Jack Grealish
Joe Gelhardt and Junior Firpo will not play for Leeds United against Middlesbrough tomorrow. Manager Daniel Farke has verified that Gelhardt has a slight hip issue and that Firpo has a hamstring strain.
Farke anticipates that Firpo, who entered the game late in the second half of the team’s victory over Swansea City on Wednesday, will miss three weeks of activity. Farke claims that striker Gelhardt’s ailment is not a “major problem”.
Stuart Dallas, a player for Northern Ireland, is likewise not available for selection as he continues his recovery from a severe leg injury he sustained in April 2022 as a result of a tackle by Jack Grealish of Manchester City
Having won seven of their previous ten games, United is feeling confident going into their meeting against Middlesbrough. In the Championship table, Michael Carrick’s club is eight points and seven spots below the Whites.
The “most difficult” aspect of the job, according to Farke, is trying to maintain team morale when certain players aren’t playing. Farke emphasized the value of senior players Luke Ayling, Liam Cooper, and Dallas in the locker room during his pre-Boro press conference.
“They are still really good footballers,” he stated. Luke started the season with a lot of games played and a significant goal scored. Liam has a clean sheet involvement. Stuart is recovering from a lengthy injury.
It’s beneficial to have them around because of their experience, morals, and youthful aspect. Maintain high standards and spirits. Character and experience to understand that you can’t afford to play any less in the next game after a victory.
