Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has not given up hope that Ilia Gruev might be back from injury to face Coventry City on Saturday.
The midfielder missed both Easter games after ankle ligament damage when away with Bulgaria last month. Farke will make a late decision on whether he can play in the west Midlands. 'The first week after the international break is always tricky because there's lots of load for the players, lots of travel,” reflected Farke.
All the players who were on the pitch and in the squad are available, with one exception, Jamie Shackleton. He reported he day after game some problems with his adductors. We have assessed him and it is an adductor strain and he will be out for two weeks at least so he will definitely miss the Coventry game. 'We have a few players on the road to come back, Ilia Gruev probably the closest. 'He's just limited by some pain and swelling but we will see. Perhaps there is a little chance.
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