Arsenal and Leeds early injury picture, nine out or doubtful, with at least two expected back | OneFootball

Leeds United head to defending champions Arsenal after the extended international break, with a fresh setback leaving nine players across the two squads out or doubtful, although at least two are expected to return.

According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, the Emirates Stadium meeting has been moved to a 12.30pm kick-off on Saturday, October 10, the Premier League’s first match back after a break featuring four Nations League fixtures.

Leeds remain without Joe Rodon, the centre-back facing eight to 10 weeks out after a serious hamstring injury in the 1-1 draw with Brentford on August 30. Striker Mateo Joseph is a long-term absentee as he recovers from an ACL injury, and his role on return is unclear after last season’s loan at RCD Mallorca.

Winger Harry Wilson suffered a quad issue following the 4-1 win over Newcastle United, then missed the Crystal Palace fixture before withdrawing from the Wales squad. It remains to be seen if he is back for Arsenal, with Daniel Farke having hoped he would return after the break.

Arsenal are without William Saliba as he continues his recovery from a major back injury sustained with France at the World Cup. Kai Havertz is a fresh doubt after a hamstring problem on Germany duty in the Netherlands last week, returning to London for scans and assessment. Piero Hincapie was omitted from Ecuador’s squad due to fitness concerns, and while the three week pause could help, he remains a doubt.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

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