Why Anton Stach and Jaka Bijol miss Leeds United squad vs Fulham | OneFootball

Leeds United pair Jaka Bijol and Anton Stach are missing against Fulham, both sidelined by muscle injuries.

Rumours over their absence surfaced on Saturday morning. Neither was seen with the squad at Elland Road and the team news at 1.45pm confirmed the double setback.

Bijol makes way for James Justin in the back three, with Jayden Bogle back from a calf issue to start at right wing-back. Ilia Gruev replaces Stach in central midfield alongside Ethan Ampadu and Brenden Aaronson.

“Anton has an adductor strain, we hope to have him back for Everton,” said Daniel Farke, speaking to BBC Sport. “Jaka has a hamstring strain, which may be a bit longer.”

Leeds visit Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday, January 26. They then host Arsenal the following Saturday, and it remains unclear whether either player will be available.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk