Gabriel Gudmundsson injury latest as Daniel Farke holds pre-Brentford Leeds United press conference

Leeds United host Brentford at Elland Road this weekend, with Daniel Farke to address the media this afternoon and potential updates on Gabriel Gudmundsson and Willy Gnonto.

According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Farke will speak at 1.30pm ahead of Brentford's visit. Leeds opened with two City Ground victories, beating Nottingham Forest 1-0 in the Premier League then 2-0 in the Carabao Cup. Both wins came without key first-teamers, including Gabriel Gudmundsson.

The Swede has been out with a pre-season muscle injury. Farke suggested on Monday he could return to team training at some point this week, so an update is anticipated.

Gnonto suffered a hamstring injury against Manchester United in Dublin and has yet to feature. Farke again hinted at a possible return to training this week, but Ilia Gruev, sidelined since April with a knee issue, is likely to miss out.

This will be the final pre-match press conference before the transfer window shuts on Tuesday night. The Leeds boss is set to be pressed on any late business, though he tends not to discuss specific targets.

Brentford represent a serious early test, with Keith Andrews’ team looking electric against a poor Spurs. Both clubs have enjoyed stable summers, and Farke might be asked how that has helped. It is also Leeds’ first outing at Elland Road this season, the stadium will be packed and a great atmosphere is guaranteed.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

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