Daniel Farke provides fitness update ahead of Forest clash | OneFootball

Ahead of Leeds United’s clash with Nottingham Forest at Elland Road on Friday night, Daniel Farke has provided an update on the availability of his squad.

The Whites go into the West Yorkshire encounter looking to rebound strongly after their bright New Year hit its first hurdle in the form of title-chasers Arsenal.

Following the Gunners’ visit, Farke has contrasting updates regarding squad availability.

"In general we have some mixed news," said the boss. "Jaka Bijol, since today is back in team training, we'll have to wait right now to see how his body reacts but that's definitely positive for us.

"James Justin, back in team training. Thank God it was just a bruise and not a broken toe. He's also available for the weekend, definitely, definitely good news.

"Daniel James is making progress, very good news.

"Lukas Nmecha not in team training yet. We have two more days, it's probably unlikely that he will make it for this game but he's also not too far away.

"The only negative news is that Anton Stach is struggling with some hip problems after the last game day and it looks that he's likely to miss the game on Friday and also the Chelsea game.

"It's probably a situation of probably being out for 10 to 14 days, at least that is what the doctor says at the moment."