Leeds United vs. Fulham - News - January 17, 2026

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Emile Smith Rowe - Will be assessed Smith Rowe picked up a blow during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Leeds United, after which coach Marco Silva said they "will assess ESR", Jack Kelly of Fulhamish reports.

Impact Smith Rowe operated on the left flank Saturday and was replaced by Josh King after getting hurt. After scoring three goals over a string of 10 starts in all competitions, Smith Rowe could be at risk of missing upcoming weeks, but the severity of the injury has not been confirmed.

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Sasa Lukic - Significant injury feared Lukic left Saturday's 1-0 loss to Leeds United due to an apparent muscle issue, with manager Marco Silva revealing that his injury "looks more serious right now. Difficult to walk....

Impact Lukic is now a potential loss for Fulham's upcoming contests after struggling with a physical problem in the second half of the weekend's match. The midfielder had made six starts over the last seven games across all competitions, providing one assist over that span. If he's in fact ruled out, his spot could be covered by Tom Cairney alongside Sander Berge in a double pivot.

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Ethan Ampadu - Delivers crucial assist Ampadu assisted once to go with three crosses (two accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win against Fulham. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 41st minu...

Impact Ampadu set his side up for the win, as he drifted a cross in for Lukas Nmecha, who buried the winning goal from the center of the box in the first minute of extra time. The assist marked the first of the campaign for Ampadu, who set a season high with four chances created in the match. On the other end, this was the first time in nine outings he failed to nab an interception, but he managed to log a tackle won for a third straight match.

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Lukas Nmecha - Nets fifth of the season Nmecha scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 win over Fulham.

Impact Nmecha subbed into the match in the 81st minute of play to replace Jayden Bogle. He did not take long to come through and save the day, as he buried a shot from the center of the box, assisted by a cross from Ethan Ampadu in the first minute of extra time. This marked his first goal in seven appearances, while it was also his second straight outing with a goal contribution. He is up to eight shots, with four on target across his last three outings.

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Karl Darlow - Two saves in win Darlow recorded one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win over Fulham.

Impact Darlow held on for a second straight win since returning to action after a nearly three-month absence. He has limited opponents to just one goal, with two saves between the two outings and has eight goals against over six appearances on the season. Up next for Leeds is a meeting with Everton on Monday, January 26.

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