Leeds United face major injury blow ahead of relegation run-in…

Leeds United faces a significant injury setback as they approach the crucial relegation phase.

‘Big bang’ – Local media respond to the Leeds player who had to leave the field due to injury during last night’s match.

Leeds United has an FA Cup quarter-final lined up following the international break. More critically, they are gearing up for a battle to avoid relegation in the final seven Premier League matches of the season.

Currently, they are four points above the relegation zone, yet Leeds has not secured a victory in their last six league outings. The Whites have gone 419 minutes without scoring a goal in league play.

Daniel Farke will require several of his key players to elevate their performance if they are to accumulate the necessary points to ensure Premier League survival in the upcoming month.

Leeds United – Upcoming 7 Premier League Fixtures

Next Premier League matches for Leeds United in the 2025/26 season

Matchday Fixture Venue Date

1 Manchester United vs Leeds United Away 13 Apr 2026

2 Leeds United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Home 18 Apr 2026

3 AFC Bournemouth vs Leeds United Away 25 Apr 2026

4 Leeds United vs Burnley Home 02 May 2026

5 Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United Away 09 May 2026

6 Leeds United vs Brighton & Hove Albion Home 17 May 2026

7 West Ham United vs Leeds United Away 24 May 2026

Nevertheless, the Leeds manager may witness one of his crucial players sustain an injury in the upcoming days while pursuing his aspiration to participate in the World Cup this summer.

Gabriel Gudmundsson is prepared to risk his health.

The Leeds defender was part of the Sweden squad that triumphed over Ukraine 3-1 in the World Cup playoff semi-finals on Thursday night, advancing to the final.

Sweden is set to face Poland on Tuesday night to determine their World Cup destiny, and there are uncertainties regarding his participation.

Gabriel Gudmundsson sustained a minor injury during the Ukraine match but continued to play through the discomfort. He was observed using an ice pack on his legs post-game.

Despite the injury sustained against Ukraine, the defender has affirmed his commitment to being fit for the crucial match against Poland on Tuesday night.

He was cited by Sweden Herald as saying: “It’s the same as always.

“Take care of your body and ensure you’re prepared for Tuesday.”

As Gudmundsson gets ready to risk his body, Farke must keep his fingers crossed, hoping that the defender does not worsen his injury.

Leeds requires him for the final stretch.

Gabriel Gudmundsson has become one of the team’s most crucial players since his arrival during the last summer transfer window.

He appeared defensively robust at the start of the season and quickly adjusted to the wing-back position when Daniel Farke transitioned to a 5-3-2 formation midway through the season.

If he sustains an injury, Farke can opt to use James Justin in the left wing-back position. However, he would rather have the Swede healthy and prepared for the final stretch.

Leeds is eager to prevent any injuries during the break, but with Gudmundsson willing to risk his body, there is a possibility of the Whites losing a vital player in the upcoming days.