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Matty Hewitt

Leeds United injury list in full as Javi Gracia's options boosted in time for key run of games

Javi Gracia is nearing a full-strength Leeds United squad ahead of an important run of games. The Whites take on Wolves next weekend, buoyed by the return of Patrick Bamford, Luis Sinisterra and Rodrigo last time out in the draw with Brighton.

The result saw Leeds slide into the relegation zone with results going against them, but the return of three key players will only improve their chances of survival. Rodrigo made his first appearance since injuring his ankle in January when he emerged from the bench to replace Patrick Bamford during the Whites' 2-2 draw against Brighton on Saturday.

Adam Forshaw and Stuart Dallas remain two long-term injury headaches for Gracia, while the new Whites boss has given very little away in terms of Liam Cooper's comeback. With that in mind, we have looked at the squad's current injury list ahead of Saturday afternoon's clash with Wolves.

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Liam Cooper

Cooper has missed the Whites' last seven matches having picked up a muscle injury in the 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest at the start of February. He was believed to be on a similar return path as Pascal Struijk but the Dutchman was named as a sub against Chelsea, with Cooper nowhere in sight.

What Gracia said (March 2): "To be honest, I don't know if they are going to be ready or not. The main reason though [for a lack of update] is that I don't want to speak about injured players."

Potential return date: 11/03/2023

Adam Forshaw

After his run of consistent first-team appearances over the winter break, Forshaw suffered a hip problem that has seen him out for the start of the year and will be on the sidelines for a little while longer.

What Marsch said (Feb 3): "Adam, we're building up but not quite ready yet."

Potential return date: Unknown

Stuart Dallas

Dallas went to Spain to complete rehab work as he continues his recovery from a fractured femur he suffered against Manchester City in April last year. He was, however, forced to undergo a second surgery to 'clean some things up'.

What Marsch said (Jan 22): "Stuart had a follow-up operation, too, because they thought they had a little bit of an infection, so they just cleaned that out, but he's back and feeling good."

Potential return date: Unknown

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