BOMBSHELL NEWS: Daniel Farke’s XI injury setback sorted ahead of Cardiff Clash with 3 key players sighted training with group .
Leeds United players Junior Firpo, Joe Rothwell, and Manor Solomon were spotted in a recent training video, despite ongoing concerns about their fitness ahead of Saturday’s match against Cardiff City.
On Thursday, Daniel Farke confirmed that all three have been dealing with fitness issues. Firpo has been managing a problem with his medial collateral ligament, while Rothwell rolled his ankle. Solomon, on loan, was described by Farke as the “biggest question mark” due to a back issue.
Farke remains hopeful that these concerns can be managed before the weekend, and the inclusion of all three in the training video suggests they are progressing. While the exact day of the session is unclear, Firpo, Rothwell, and Solomon were seen participating in full-contact fitness and possession drills.
However, defender Joe Rodon, who Farke also mentioned as a concern, was absent from the session. Rodon is dealing with gluteal muscle issues and has missed two training sessions. Farke is still “cautiously optimistic” about his availability for Cardiff, along with the other three, but decisions will likely be made closer to the game. Solomon remains the biggest doubt.
In the video, Patrick Bamford is also fully involved as he works on regaining fitness after a long spell out over the summer and a minor issue earlier this season. While not expected to start, Leeds is taking a cautious approach with Bamford, continuing to start Mateo Joseph upfront.
Max Wober, who missed the Burnley game due to a knee problem, wasn’t seen in the video but has resumed training. Farke noted that Wober had completed a “light session,” and a late decision will be made on his availability for Saturday.
Dan James, however, is confirmed to be out, having suffered a setback with his hamstring injury. He is expected to be sidelined until after the October international break.