Daniel Farke’s Leeds United continued their stunning Championship winning streak with their eighth consecutive victory, secured during their recent fixture against Plymouth Argyle. This triumph propelled the Whites back into the division’s coveted second automatic promotion spot. Meanwhile, Southampton squandered an opportunity to leapfrog Leeds, suffering a disappointing 2-1 defeat at the hands of Hull City in their midweek game in hand.
The setback left the Saints in fourth place, trailing Leeds by a mere two points. Ipswich Town closely trails Leeds in third place, with goal difference separating the two teams following Ipswich’s thrilling 4-3 win against Rotherham United in their midweek fixture. Furthermore, Leicester City’s defeat against Middlesbrough last weekend allowed Leeds to narrow the gap between them to just nine points.
As anticipation builds for Friday night’s clash under the Elland Road lights, the gap between Leeds and Leicester could potentially stand at six, nine, or 12 points. However, Leeds will face the challenge with six players sidelined and another key player in doubt. Nonetheless, the Whites receive a boost as three players return to contention, including a pair of attackers. Here’s a rundown of the injury updates from both squads ahead of the highly anticipated showdown between Leeds United and Leicester City.
