Leeds and Germany midfielder suffers potential huge blow vs West Ham 🤕 | OneFootball

Leeds United and Germany have suffered a potential double hammer blow after key midfielder Anton Stach was subbed off with injury against West Ham.

In what could be a momentous occasion this afternoon for the Yorkshire side as they look to reach the FA Cup semi-final, the 27-year-old has been a key instrument used by compatriot Daniel Farke.

Stach, a former standout with Hoffenheim and Mainz, was gifted a chance to double Leeds' advantage in the 33rd minute when he marauded into the Hammers' box, only to be clipped by Max Kilman just after getting his shot away, with shouts for a penalty being waved away.

That challenge, which on replay rolled the German's ankle, could be a defining moment for club and country with the 2026 World Cup just two months away, while Leeds' push for Premier League survival rages on.

Stach has arguably been the club's top and most consistent performer this term, bagging four goals and adding three assists in 26 league appearances, opening the door for recent call-ups by Julian Nagelsmann.

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