Leeds United injury latest and return dates: Stach, Struijk and Calvert-Lewin | OneFootball

Leeds United earned a 2-2 draw at Chelsea without regulars Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Anton Stach and Pascal Struijk, and focus now shifts to their return timelines ahead of Birmingham City and Aston Villa.

According to Leeds Live, Jaka Bijol made his first start since a hamstring lay-off and Daniel James added minutes on his own return, while Daniel Farke highlighted the absentees post-match. With Birmingham City hosting Sunday’s midday FA Cup fourth round tie at St Andrew’s, rotation is likely, so some available players might still sit out.

Calvert-Lewin, absent at Stamford Bridge with illness flagged pre-match, missed his first Premier League game since his Leeds debut. The severity is unknown, and he may be rested from the starting XI at Birmingham, though if available he could be in the squad to maintain sharpness. Possible return date: February 15 vs Birmingham City.

Stach has a hip problem. A 10 to 14 days timeline was given last Wednesday, so he looks set to miss St Andrew’s, and Leeds may decide not to risk him in the Cup. Farke has pointed to the Premier League visit to Aston Villa, with a possible return date of February 21.

Struijk missed Chelsea with a hip flexor setback. The extent is unclear, though Farke suggested the quick turnaround prevented involvement, and it was his first Premier League matchday squad missed all season. Possible return date: February 15 vs Birmingham City.

Source: Leeds Live