Junior Firpo is making a good recovery, according to Leeds United boss Daniel Farke’s injury update ahead of tomorrow’s match against Coventry City.
The Whites, who are getting ready to play Coventry City on Saturday, are hoping for an instant response after their dismal performance against Sunderland on Tuesday night in the middle of the week.
Daniel Farke’s team will be put to the test when the Championship games come thick and fast, just like everyone else in the division.
Leeds team news: Farke issues “good news”
Leeds won’t have to worry about any fresh injury concerns when they play the undefeated Sky Blues at Elland Road.
When asked about recent team news during his pre-game press conference, Farke responded, “good news” in the form of Junior Firpo.
Firpo has been sidelined due to a recent hamstring injury, but Farke has disclosed that the defender is making good progress and will return to team training this weekend, even though he won’t be available:
“It should be the same team. Firpo is doing well; he can train with us today, but he won’t be a factor in this game. There are no new injuries, so everything is f
Leeds injury list in full
Farke has a problem with full-backs going into this game because none of the players who were injured at the Stadium of Light have returned yet:
| Injury list | ||
| Sam Byram | Hamstring | Out until new year |
| Junior Firpo | Hamstring | Out |
| Jamie Shackleton | Glute | Out |
| Stuart Dallas | Femur | Unknown (fitness) |
| Ian Poveda | Int’l duty | Returns before 23rd |
