The most recent injury updates from Ipswich Town and Leeds United before of a crucial match for both teams
Leeds United is finishing up the last details of their preparations for their crucial Elland Road match against Ipswich Town on Saturday. The festive action begins in West Yorkshire with the Whites playing second against third in an attempt to close the 10-point deficit with Kieran McKenna’s team.
With Leeds playing Preston at 12.30 p.m. on Boxing Day and Ipswich taking on Leicester City at 7.45 p.m., these might be pivotal days in the fight for automatic promotion. Here is a summary of the most recent injury updates from both teams before their match on Saturday. Just five players are expected to be absent for either team; Ian Poveda, returning from international duty, will play for Leeds, and Junior Firpo
1. Stuart Dallas – out
Is still working his way back to full fitness after a serious leg injury back in 2022.
2. Lee Evans – out
Remains out after undergoing knee surgery in October
3. Sam Byram – out
Set to remain out for the next few games at least due to a hamstring problem.
4. Janoi Donacien – out
Sidelined by a groin problem, has been troubled by injury for most of the season so far
5. Jamie Shackleton – out
Kept out of Saturday’s game by a glute problem
