Leeds spent the summer in the unenviable position of needing to replace their two most productive attackers in Georginio Rutter and Crysencio Summerville. The pair contributed to 52 of Leeds’ 85 league goals including play-offs between them, a mammoth contribution from the two players for whom almost everything ran through.

Farke said: "You have to expect there will be injuries, have to hope for a little bit of luck. Ethan is our captain, one of our most important players. He is a key piece for balance between defensive stability and offense. It’s a big blow he’s not available but you have to adapt to it."

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has revealed that he would be worried about a January swoop for Mateo Joseph if he added more goals to his game.

Leeds United struggled with quick turnarounds and long journeys during last season's failed Championship promotion push.

Leeds United have suffered a huge blow to their Premier League return credentials after manager Daniel Farke confirmed that defender Ethan Ampadu will be out of first-team training for another 10 weeks - with expectations that he won't make a return to the pitch until January.