Daniel Farke provides fitness update ahead of Chelsea clash | OneFootball

Ahead of Leeds United’s trip to the capital on Tuesday evening to face Chelsea, boss Daniel Farke says he expects to have a similar squad available from last time out, barring Pascal Struijk who is a doubt with a slight hip problem.

The Whites go into the encounter with the familiar rivals on the back of an impressive 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest previously.

Alongside Struijk, Anton Stach remains sidelined but positive news came as the German admitted defender Jaka Bijol is back in contention to feature, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Ilia Gruev also in line to play.

“Dominic was struggling a little bit with illness but I hope it is not too bad and I hope he is available. So in terms of knocks or whatever, muscle injuries, there is nothing. Also, Ilia is tough.

“Bad news is Pascal Struijk. He will definitely miss this game. He has got some problems after the game with his hip flexor. And the turnaround is a bit too quick, so he will definitely miss this game.

“Anton Stach will also be back then probably just for the Villa game. So, they both will definitely miss the game. Apart from this, I hope to have everyone available.”