Leeds United return to Elland Road this weekend for the first time in nearly a month as they welcome Bournemouth in Premier League gameweek six. Daniel Farke’s men head into Saturday’s clash on the back of a 3-1 win away at Wolves, overturning an early deficit thanks to first-half strikes from Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Anton Stach, and Noah Okafor.
The second half at Molineux was far quieter, but the only sour note came late on when Jayden Bogle limped off with an injury. Farke will also be monitoring the fitness of Willy Gnonto, Dan James, and Lucas Perri ahead of his pre-match press conference. Here’s the latest on their situations:
Jayden Bogle
Injury: Foot
What happened: Bogle was forced off in stoppage time against Wolves after an awkward landing when a rival player came down on his foot. The full-back’s immediate reaction suggested significant pain, and Farke confirmed afterwards that the area was “pretty swollen.” Assessments are ongoing, but there’s optimism it might not be as severe as it first appeared.
Potential return: Saturday, September 27 vs Bournemouth
Dan James
Injury: Core
What happened: The Welsh international came on as a substitute against Fulham earlier this month but lasted only 13 minutes before being forced off with a core problem following a challenge. He failed a late fitness test before the Wolves game, ruling him out of the trip. Farke admitted James has been “struggling,” but the fact he wasn’t fully ruled out suggests the injury is not long-term. His involvement against Bournemouth will depend on how well he’s trained this week.
Potential return: Saturday, September 27 vs Bournemouth
Willy Gnonto
Injury: Calf
What happened: Already missing James, Leeds were dealt another attacking setback when Gnonto sustained a calf injury in training. Farke described him as a “major doubt” ahead of Wolves, a match he eventually missed. Having had another week to recover, there’s a realistic chance the Italian could be available if he’s come through recent sessions unscathed.
Potential return: Saturday, September 27 vs Bournemouth
Lucas Perri
Injury: Quad
What happened: The Brazilian goalkeeper has been sidelined for the last two games with a quad strain. He had initially been pencilled in for a late-September return, and Farke suggested before Wolves that further clarity on his recovery would come this week. In his absence, Karl Darlow has stepped up well, with some fans even arguing he deserves to keep his place regardless of Perri’s fitness. That decision could be a talking point in Farke’s press briefing.
Potential return: Saturday, September 27 vs Bournemouth.