Leeds United’s eight absentees vs Wrexham, injury updates and returns | OneFootball

Leeds United were without eight first-team players for the opening pre-season friendly against Phil Parkinson’s Wrexham, with four absences injury-related. According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, this is the state of play on those missing and potential returns.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin suffered a small pre-season setback that stopped him completing his individual programme. He is training separately on camp and building towards a return to team work and playing.

Jaka Bijol took a knee knock, so did not feature. Sebastiaan Bornauw had a minor issue and was not risked.

Ilia Gruev’s 2025-26 ended early due to a meniscus knee injury. He was named in the USA tour group and was expected back for pre-season, but it is understandable his comeback could take some time.

Noah Okafor was given an extended break after Switzerland reached the World Cup quarter-final, so he was not named in the squad.

Brenden Aaronson, another World Cup player set to link up later, was listed in the travelling party but has not yet been seen with the group. He is expected to feature later on the tour.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk