Daniel Farke has verified that Leeds United will be missing defender Connor Roberts and utility man Jamie Shackleton for their upcoming match against Middlesbrough on Monday (22 April).

Despite Roberts recently recovering from an injury sustained during international duty with Wales, he experienced a setback upon his return, prompting Farke to confirm that he will be sidelined for the upcoming fixtures against Boro and Queens Park Rangers on Friday (26 April).

Shackleton remains absent from team training due to an adductor injury, and center-back Pascal Struijk continues to be unavailable, as anticipated.

The details shared by Farke during his press conference on 19 April were relayed by The Athletic’s Phil Hay via his personal X account.

Leeds United face a crucial need to return to winning form against Middlesbrough, as their recent record of just one victory in four games has put their hopes of automatic promotion in jeopardy.

Despite their recent stumbles, Ipswich and Leicester have yet to capitalize fully, leaving all three teams under immense pressure to secure victories in the remaining three games.

With the team facing a tough string of fixtures, compounded by a recent loss snuffing out their unbeaten home record against Blackburn, fans are understandably nervous about the team’s recent performances.

A visit to the Riverside Stadium is always a challenging task, regardless of form or circumstance. However, the absence of key players only adds to the challenge, necessitating Farke to find effective solutions to reverse the team’s fortunes.

Anything short of a victory in this upcoming game could spell the end of Leeds United’s hopes for automatic promotion to the Premier League, forcing them to shift focus towards the playoffs. This match is indeed a must-win for the club.