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Medical expert Dr. Rajpal Brar has provided a detailed analysis of Ilia Gruev’s knee injury, suggesting the Leeds United midfielder could face an extended absence of up to six months, depending on the surgical approach taken.
Gruev, who sustained the meniscus injury during the October 2nd fixture against Norwich City that ended 1-1, faces two possible treatment scenarios.
Speaking exclusively to MOT Leeds News, Dr. Brar explained the crucial difference between treatment options: “The key question for his timeline and rehab will be whether he had a trim or a partial meniscectomy or a repair.”
According to the sports scientist, a trimming procedure would result in a relatively shorter recovery period of one to two months.
However, if surgeons opted for a repair – which involves stitching the torn meniscus – the recovery timeline extends significantly, with best-case scenarios suggesting three to four months and worst-case projections pointing to a six-month absence.
The injury represents a significant blow to Daniel Farke’s tactical setup, as the 24-year-old Bulgarian international had become an integral part of the team’s midfield structure across eight league appearances this season, providing crucial defensive coverage.
The extended absence raises questions about Leeds’ January transfer strategy, with the club potentially needing to consider midfield reinforcements.
The situation may also test whether recent acquisition Josuha Guilavogui can adequately fill the void as the team pursues their promotion ambitions.
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