Ilia Gruev fitness update as Daniel Farke confirms new injury setback

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Central midfielder Ilia Gruev has sat-out Leeds United's last two Championship matches because of an ankle injury sustained on international duty

Leeds United will make a late check on Ilia Gruev ahead of their forthcoming trip to Coventry City. The deep-lying midfielder, a key member of Daniel Farke's first team squad, is struggling to shake off an ankle problem.

Boss Daniel Farke told the media: "We have a few players on the road to coming back. Ilia Gruev the closest; he’s limited by some pain and swelling. He has yet to train with the team yet but perhaps there’s a little chance he’s available for the game. We still have 48 hours until the game."Farke has confirmed Jamie Shackleton is in the treatment room. "Jamie reported the day after the game with some problems with his adductors. Strain.

Defender Pascal Struijk is a long-term absentee and Stuart Dallas has not figured in two years since suffering a serious knee injury.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

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