Leeds United name 23-player Premier League squad, two places open amid Mateo Joseph call | OneFootball

Leeds United have registered 23 players for their Premier League squad, leaving two slots unfilled.

According to Leeds Live, clubs can list a maximum of 25 and under-21s are exempt, so Jean-Matteo Bahoya does not need to be named. The same applies to Jayden Lienou, Alfie Cresswell and Callum Mills, who have senior squad numbers.

The two free places underline how settled the first-team group is, even with Mateo Joseph included. The striker is recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury and is unlikely to feature until after the new year. He is not thought to be in Daniel Farke’s plans after last season’s loan at Mallorca.

Deadline-day arrival Melvin Bard is listed and will wear number 26, with Bahoya taking 23. Both are eligible to face Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, though selection is uncertain after a swift midweek turnaround.

Leeds have named 12 homegrown players in the main squad, four above the minimum requirement. Selected under-21s were also noted alongside the senior list.

Source: Leeds Live

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