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Topics: Leeds United, Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, Football, Premier League
Joe Adams
Topics: Leeds United, Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, Football, Premier League
Leeds have suffered yet another major injury blow ahead of their match against Premier League leaders Arsenal.
The Peacocks travel to the Emirates on Saturday afternoon as they attempt to navigate their way past an in-form Arsenal team eyeing their seventh consecutive league win.
There are currently a whopping 43 points between the two clubs, with Javi Gracia's side just two points above the relegation zone.
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While Mikel Arteta's high-flying Gunners will be hunting another three points in their bid to secure a 13th league title.
Leeds haven't beaten Arsenal for over 20 years, and the task just got considerably harder following an injury to holding midfielder Tyler Adams.
Adams was forced to withdraw from the USA squad following a hamstring injury he sustained in training.
The 24-year-old was absent for Leeds' enthralling 4-2 win against Wolves last time out, with Marc Roca stepping into his place.
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Fellow Leeds and USA teammate Weston McKennie labelled Adams' injury a 'devastating' blow, wishing his compatriot a speedy recovery.
“Devastating what happened, obviously. Hopefully he recovers quickly, and he can be back with us soon," McKennie told YouTube channel JER Sports Journalist.
But that's not all. Summer signing Wilfried Gnonto limped off the field during Italy's 2-0 win over Malta on Sunday with a suspected sprained ankle.
While centre-back Max Wober only managed half an hour in Austria's 4-1 win victory over Azerbaijan last week before being withdrawn with a thigh problem.
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Both players will be assessed on their return to Thorp Arch to determine whether they can be involved at the Emirates.
Over in north London, Arsenal could be without key defender William Saliba, who picked up an injury during his side's Europa League defeat to Sporting Lisbon, leaving Arteta stretched at the back.