Leeds United boss Daniel Farke faces a few team selection headaches for his side’s visit to QPR, with some fresh injury concerns impacting the squad for the final few Championship matches of the season.
It’s a problem that The Whites haven’t encountered on too many occasions through the campaign. But with the end in sight and Championship promotion their aim, they face two big games to get themselves over the line.
Leeds sit in second following their intense 4-3 win over Middlesbrough, which took some steely resistance to close out in the final few minutes.
The Elland Road outfit now sit one point clear of Ipswich Town and with the opportunity to extend that to four points on Friday – though the Tractor Boys will have two games in hand heading into the weekend.
While they will need a favour from elsewhere to gain promotion, the focus will simply be on things that the Leeds boss can control, which is the next match against QPR.
The Hoops can confirm their Championship status for another season with a victory, following an incredible turnaround in fortunes under Marti Cifuentes.
It will be far from an easy clash, but one that Farke will want his side to win, especially if Leeds are to avoid the lottery of the Championship play-offs.
Leeds United injury latest
As many as five Leeds United players could be missing when they make the trip to Loftus Road to take on QPR on Friday night.
Pascal Struijk and Stuart Dallas are expected to miss the rest of the season through long-term injury problems.
Connor Roberts was absent from the squad that beat Middlesbrough on Monday, with a muscular issue likely to keep him out against QPR with a projected return for Southampton on the final day.
Dan James is a confirmed absence after Leeds released a statement revealing a new injury in the abdomen region was picked up at the Riverside Stadium.
Farke also confirmed that Patrick Bamford is a major doubt to face QPR after taking a knock to his knee against Boro.
Confirmed Leeds absentees
| Player | Injury type | Expected return |
| Pascal Struijk | Groin | Pre-season 2024 |
| Stuart Dallas | Leg fracture | Retiring end of season |
| Connor Roberts | Muscular | Southampton (H) – May 4 |
| Dan James | Abdominal | Southampton (H) – May 4 |
| Patrick Bamford | Knee | Southampton (H) – May 4 |
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