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Gabriel Gudmundsson - Still out of training Gudmundsson (hamstring) remains out of team training and is expected to miss Tuesday's EFL Cup clash against Nottingham Forest, according to coach Daniel Farke, per Leeds Live. "Ga...

Impact Gudmundsson remains sidelined from training after missing the season opener due to his hamstring injury, making a return Tuesday unlikely. The left-back is not expected to be out much longer, though he will need to resume team training before returning to contention. James Justin is expected to continue deputizing at left-back during his absence.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Gnonto Wilfried - Set to miss cup clash Gnonto (hamstring) remains out of team training and is expected to miss Tuesday's EFL Cup clash against Nottingham Forest, according to coach Daniel Farke, per Leeds Live. "Gabi an...

Impact Gnonto remains out of team training as he continues his recovery from the hamstring injury suffered during preseason. The winger missed Saturday's season opener and will likely remain unavailable for Tuesday's cup match, though Farke indicated that his absence is not expected to be lengthy. Gnonto contributed one assist across 23 Premier League appearances last season in a rotational role, with Sunday's league clash against Brentford potentially offering his next opportunity to return.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ilia Gruev - Could return Sunday Gruev (knee) has returned to full team training but will not be available for Tuesday's EFL Cup clash against Nottingham Forest, according to coach Daniel Farke. "Ilia was part-int...

Impact Gruev has progressed to full team training without experiencing any reaction in his knee after initially being partially reintegrated last week. Tuesday's cup match comes too soon for the midfielder, who has been sidelined since undergoing treatment for a meniscus injury in April. Gruev could instead be available for Sunday's Premier League clash against Brentford if he continues to train without setbacks.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Ampadu - Busy defensively in clean sheet Ampadu had two tackles (one won), three clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Ampadu had a busy game defensively as he helped his side to a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest. The midfielder won one of his two tackles, made three interceptions and three clearances. In total, he drew two fouls to balance the two that he conceded. Ampadu started each of the 35 games that he played in last season.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Okafor - Accurate with only cross as sub Okafor had one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Okafor came on as a sub with 24 minutes to go in the Premier League opener against Nottingham Forest. The attacker started 19 of his 28 games played in last season and scored eight goals. In this short appearance he created a chance, while also completing his only cross attempt.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

James Justin - Plays 90 minutes in opener Justin registered one cross (zero accurate) and six tackles in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Justin was heavily involved defensively as he played the full 90 minutes in his season opener against Nottingham Forest. The wing-back made four clearances, attempted six tackles, winning three and made one interception. The defender also drew two fouls, while only conceding one.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Harry Wilson - Three crosses in away win Wilson registered three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Wilson took three crosses and the only corner of the game for Leeds as they defeated Nottingham Forest through a late freekick. This was his first game for Leeds, having joined from Fulham last season where he scored 10 goals and provided seven assists, his best Premier League season.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Tarik Muharemovic - Draws great save in clean sheet debut Muharemovic had one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Muharemovic made his Premier League debut for Leeds, gaining his first clean sheet. He made five clearances and two interceptions, but did concede a foul. In the 70th minute, his header drew a brilliant save from Mats Sels. The defender joined Leeds from Sassuolo, scoring two goals and two assists last season.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Brenden Aaronson - Quiet in opening victory Aaronson had one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Aaronson made his return to Premier League action after an exciting World Cup campaign with the USMNT. The attacker played in 37 of the 38 games in the Premier League last season. He put his only shot on target of the game, won his only tackle and drew two fouls during the game.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Rodon - Helps to clean sheet win in opener Rodon generated one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Rodon made five clearances and one interception as Leeds defeated Nottingham Forest 1-0. The defender played in 35 games last season as Leeds had a famous season that saw them retain their place in the Premier League. He created a chance in the game, having created a total of nine chances last season.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jaka Bijol - Two shots in clean sheet win Bijol recorded two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Bijol helped his side to a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest as the defender and his teammates have their first clean sheet of the season. The defender started 21 games last season and has come back into the starting lineup, where he played the full 90 minutes. He took two shots in the game, something he did four times last season.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Dominic Calvert-Lewin - Blanks in GW1 with three shots Calvert-Lewin generated three shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 32nd minute.

Impact Calvert-Lewin started his 2026/27 campaign without a goal despite taking three shots in the win over Nottingham Forest. Last season the striker had a great campaign with 14 goals. Last season there were three occasions where he took three shots or more without putting a shot on target.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Anton Stach - Scores only goal in 1-0 win Stach scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest.

Impact Stach helped his side to a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest as he scored the only goal from a free kick in the 88th minute. The goal came from three shots with the free kick that got turned into the net by Mats Sels. He will look to follow up his opening PL season where he scored five goals.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

James Trafford - Three saves in Leeds debut clean sheet Trafford recorded three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest.

Impact Trafford started his career at Leeds with a brilliant clean sheet victory as they defeated Nottingham Forest 1-0 on the opening day. The 23-year-old had only played four Premier League games at the start of last season for Manchester City. He had kept one clean sheet in that time before being replaced by Gianluigi Donnarumma.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Farke keeps Leeds grounded despite promising Premier League start Anton Stach scored a dramatic late winner to help Leeds United to a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in MD1 of the Premier League.

AUGUST 22 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Anton Stach's free kick gives Leeds late lead over Nottingham Forest | Premier League

AUGUST 22 • YOUTUBE

Anton Stach - Comes through with winning goal Stach scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 win against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Stach gave Leeds United the three points with a perfect free kick in the latter stages of the second half. The holding midfielder has strong all-around value due to his contributions on both sides of the ball, but his set-piece ability gives him an added bonus in most formats. As long as Stach stays healthy, he should continue to anchor Leeds' midfield line.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ilia Gruev - Remains out Gruev (knee) isn't with the squad and remains unavailable for Saturday's match against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Gruev's 2025-26 season ended prematurely in April due to a meniscus injury, and he spent much of the summer continuing his rehabilitation. He did not feature during preseason and remains away from the squad, with Tuesday's cup match against Nottingham Forest his next opportunity to return.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Perri - Back in bench Perri (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's season opener against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Perri missed Leeds' last five preseason friendlies with an undisclosed knock but has returned to the squad and passed fit for the opener. However, he will begin the Premier League campaign on the bench after previously serving as the first-choice goalkeeper, with new signing James Trafford taking over the starting role.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Premier League club considering loan move for Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk: Reports Premier League outfit Leeds United are working on a loan deal to sign Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk this summer, as per reports.

AUGUST 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Brenden Aaronson - Signs new three-year contract Aaronson has signed a new three-year contract with Leeds United, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Aaronson is coming off an active 2025/26 season, and the new deal secures his place with Leeds for the longer term while providing roster stability for the forward heading into the club's upcoming competitions. After scoring four goals and providing five assists during his first 32 EPL games last season, he slowed down a bit towards the end of the campaign and featured only once for the USMNT at the World Cup. More positive signs have come in the recent pre-season run, where he has tallied two goals and two assists across four games, looking to earn a starting spot at the beginning of the new season.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 20 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Lucas Perri - Cleared after mystery knock Perri is back available for Saturday's clash against Nottingham Forest, according to coach Daniel Farke. "All the others are available."

Impact Perri had missed Leeds' last five preseason friendlies with an undisclosed knock, an absence that had drawn some extra attention given the transfer speculation swirling around him at the time. With James Trafford established as Leeds' number one, Perri's role figures to be that of a capable backup between the posts, and his return to full fitness at least removes any lingering fitness question marks heading into the new campaign.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ilia Gruev - Back in contention after knee layoff Gruev (knee) is available for Saturday's season opener against Nottingham Forest, according to coach Daniel Farke. "All the others are available."

Impact Gruev's return caps a spell on the sidelines with a knee injury that kept him out of Leeds' preseason trip to the United States. When healthy last season, he was a regular contributor in midfield, chipping in three assists across 23 appearances, 15 of them starts, and his passing range and work rate off the ball give manager Daniel Farke a proven option to call on again in the middle of the park now that he's back to full fitness.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

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