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Features one half with U21 team Hjelde (Achilles) featured one half with the youth team in Thurday's 1-0 win against Sporting CP, confirming he is back fit moving forward.

Impact Hjelde is set to reintegrate the senior squad after recovering from an Achilles injury and featuring one half in Thursday's 1-0 win over Sporting CP with the Sunderland U21 team. The defender will likely find a bench role for the Black Cats when returning to the match squad.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play with youth team Hjelde (Achilles) is expected to play with Sunderland U21 in Thursday's clash against Sporting Lisbon, coach Regis Le Bris said in the press conference. "He will be involved in ton...

Impact Hjelde has yet to feature with the senior squad this since after recovering from an Achilles injury. The defender is expected to build his fitness and play with the Sunderland U21 in Thursday's clash against Sporting Lisbon before integrating the senior match squad again. Once fully back fit, Hjelde is expected to claim back a bench role similarly to what he had last season with the Black Cats.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Running but won't return yet Hjelde (Achilles) is back on the grass but won't be an option before the October international break, manager Regis Le Bris told media during his pre-match press conference Thursda...

Impact That's not much of a significant update, but Hjelde is inching closer toward returning to action now that he's back on the grass. He'll be assessed after the break, with his earliest chance to play coming against Wolverhampton on Saturday, Oct. 18.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Return takes longer than expected Hjelde (achilles) will remain out for the time being due to injury, coach Regis Le Bris said in the press conference, according to the Northern Echo. "Leo has struggled with his Ac...

Impact Hjelde had surgery for both of his Achilles and his recovery will need some more time, making him unavailable for the time being. That said, with the recent addition of Reinildo and Arthur Masuaku, his absence isn't impacting the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss start of 2025/26 season Hjelde will miss the start of the 2025/26 season while rehabbing from an Achilles injury, the club announced Friday.

Impact Hjelde is expected to miss the club's opening three Premier League fixtures against West Ham United, Burnley and Brentford. However, the best-case scenario would be to have him back in the squad after the September international break.

JULY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays for reserve team Hjelde (appendectomy) featured in Wednesday's Papa John's Trophy loss to Crewe Alexandra.

Impact Hjelde underwent an appendectomy earlier in October and has since returned to his role with the second team. He's been a reserve full-back for the senior team, but with Junior Firpo healthy and Stuart Dallas on his way back, it's unlikely Hjelde cracks the squad this season after drawing a couple appearances last campaign.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out after appendectomy Hjelde will miss some time after undergoing an appendectomy, William Jackson of LeedsLive reports.

Impact Hjelde's only senior appearance for the club came in a Carabao Cup clash with Barnsley FC on Aug. 24, so his absence from the squad is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players. Even once cleared to play, Hjelde is more likely to see minutes with the U21 squad than the first team.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in squad Hjelde (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Watford.

Impact Hjelde returns to the team Saturday after missing the last two months following knee surgery. He doesn't have a role with the senior team unless other injuries come about, so there's a chance he may not make an appearance the rest of the way.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes knee surgery Hjelde underwent knee surgery, but he's already walking without a limp and could be back within weeks rather than months, according to manager Jesse Marsch.

Impact This is an extremely optimistic take from Marsch, who seems to have that outlook on all of his injured players. No matter, even if Hjelde returns in April, he doesn't have a spot in the side unless Leeds are desperate for bodies, as that's what led to his prior two appearances off the bench.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE