Leeds Round-Up, Tuesday 10th November: Gudmundsson Hamstring Scan Latest as Farke Defends Bogle After Tel Tackle
The big concern heading into the international break is Gabriel Gudmundsson, who was forced off at half-time against Tottenham with a hamstring issue and has since undergone a scan (Yorkshire Evening Post) (LeedsLive). Sweden boss Graham Potter has given a positive update on the defender's situation ahead of the November Nations League fixtures (LeedsUnited.com).
Elsewhere on the team news front, Jayden Bogle avoided a red card for a tackle on Mathys Tel that caught him with his studs, and Daniel Farke leapt to his defender's defence afterwards, even giving him a bizarre nickname while labelling him the "softest player in the league" in jest (The Sun). Daniel James, meanwhile, used his birthday to bat away suggestions his pace has dropped off and explained his mindset after spells on the bench, saying he still backs himself alongside Wales team-mate Harry Wilson (LeedsUnited.com).
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been a big talking point after his latest England recall, saying the call-up means everything to him as he discussed life competing with Harry Kane for a starting spot (Yorkshire Evening Post) (BBC Sport) (LeedsUnited.com). He also gave his take on the England number one debate involving James Trafford, having played alongside goalkeepers vying for that jersey at club level (LeedsLive).
On the fringes of the first team, Jaka Bijol admitted his disappointment at his lack of game time, having started just four matches this season - one of those in the League Cup and another only because a team-mate was missing (LeedsLive). Tarik Muharemovic, who is yet to feature much himself, spoke about his hopes of getting more minutes at Elland Road as he continues to win over supporters behind the scenes, with praise also coming his way for his work alongside Melvin Bard (LeedsLive) (Yorkshire Evening Post). Another squad player spoke of their frustration at being left out under Farke, insisting "I've shown enough" to be involved more regularly (Yorkshire Evening Post).
With the international break now underway, the Yorkshire Evening Post has run through the schedule for all 14 Leeds players away on duty, flagging up a one-game ban and a fresh injury concern to watch for (Yorkshire Evening Post), while LeedsLive have detailed exactly when and where each of the 14 - including Jean-Matteo Bahoya - will be in action this week (LeedsLive).
On the transfer front, Leeds have been credited with an interest in Coventry City midfielder Jack Rudoni, though Newcastle United and a host of Premier League and European clubs are also said to be keeping tabs on him ahead of January, according to TeamTalk (TeamTalk). The same outlet reports that Leeds sent scouts to run the rule over Dion Beljo, a striker also wanted by Manchester United, with Newcastle again mentioned as fellow admirers (TeamTalk).
Fans have also been looking back at the opening ten Premier League games of the season, with Leeds currently sitting ninth in the table, in a poll asking supporters to rate the start to the campaign (LeedsLive), while LeedsLive have pointed to a twelve-month improvement at the club as evidence that the current transfer policy is paying off (LeedsLive). There was also a reminder of Noah's winning goal against Spurs, with the club's official channels sharing an all-angles replay of the moment (LeedsUnited.com). Finally, the Yorkshire Evening Post report that a second Premier League rival of Leeds' looks set to sack their manager, with a key meeting taking place today (Yorkshire Evening Post).
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