AliousLeeds United aims to rebound this weekend following a disappointing 1-0 home loss to Burnley, which ended their unbeaten league run under Daniel Farke. The team faces Cardiff City away on Saturday, hoping to secure a positive result.
Leeds continues to navigate injury challenges. Dan James remains unavailable due to a hamstring issue, missing his third consecutive match. However, Patrick Bamford might return to the squad. Farke emphasized Bamford’s need to regain match fitness after an extended absence, highlighting the striker’s importance to the team.
Joe Rodon appears to have avoided a concussion from his clash with Josh Brownhill against Burnley. Farke explained that Rodon’s substitution was precautionary, considering both the head impact and a minor hip problem, along with his recent international duty workload.
Cardiff City also confronts significant injury woes. Long-term absentees include Kion Etete, Isaak Davies, Joe Ralls, Ryotaro Tsunoda, Jamilu Collins, and Jesper Daland. Aaron Ramsey’s availability remains uncertain after missing their recent Derby County match due to a hamstring concern picked up during international duty.
Cardiff manager Erol Bulut expressed hope that Ramsey’s injury isn’t serious, but confirmed his absence for the Derby game. Bulut noted that Ramsey felt discomfort in his hamstring after playing 20 minutes for Wales against Montenegro, necessitating some recovery time.
This match presents an opportunity for Leeds to regain momentum, while Cardiff seeks to overcome their injury crisis and perform well at home. Both teams’ strategies and lineups will likely be influenced by their respective injury situations.
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