“Leeds United Confirm Ilia Gruev Won’t Return to Training Until 2025 After Knee Surgery”

Leeds United have been hit with a series of long-term injuries this season, and Daniel Farke has provided an update on Ilia Gruev’s recovery. The midfielder, who underwent knee surgery after suffering an injury in the 1-1 draw at Norwich City in October, has been unavailable ever since. Unfortunately, Gruev will not be back in training until 2025, leaving a significant gap in Leeds’ midfield for the time being.

“Leeds United’s Injury Woes Continue: Ilia Gruev to Miss the Rest of 2024”

Leeds United have been grappling with a series of long-term injuries this season, and Ilia Gruev’s knee surgery has left him sidelined for the longest stretch. Following his injury in the 1-1 draw against Norwich City in October, Gruev will not return to training until 2025. He joins several other key players, including Ethan Ampadu, Dan James, Manor Solomon, Largie Ramazani, Max Wober, and Junior Firpo, who have all faced spells on the sidelines. As Ao Tanaka and Joe Rothwell rise to prominence in his absence, Gruev can only watch from the sidelines.

“Farke Sets New Timeline for Ilia Gruev’s Return at Leeds United”

Leeds United’s Daniel Farke has provided a clearer update on Ilia Gruev’s recovery following his knee surgery. Initially, Gruev’s recovery was marked as taking “several months,” and with nearly three months having passed since the injury, Farke has now given a more specific timeline. While Gruev has been running on the grass recently, Farke confirmed that he is still not close to full-contact training. However, Farke indicated that a return to that level could come in the coming weeks, giving Leeds fans hope for his eventual comeback.

“Ilia Gruev Set for January Return to Leeds United Training, Farke Confirms”

Daniel Farke has confirmed that Ilia Gruev is on track for a return to Leeds United training in January, though he won’t be back in December. Gruev has been sidelined since October following knee surgery, but Farke is hopeful that the midfielder will rejoin the squad next month. While the team has coped well with the absence of Gruev, Ethan Ampadu, Max Wober, and Junior Firpo, Farke acknowledges the importance of their return to strengthen Leeds as they push for a strong finish in the league.

“Leeds United Injury Update: Farke Reveals Concerns Over Wober, Struijk Ahead of Oxford Match”

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has provided several injury updates as the team prepares for a busy period of five matches in just 15 days. Alongside Ilia Gruev and Junior Firpo, defensive duo Max Wober and Pascal Struijk could also be unavailable for the upcoming game against Oxford United. Wober continues to struggle with knee pain and was forced to pull out of training on Wednesday, making his participation this weekend unlikely. Meanwhile, Struijk is dealing with hamstring tightness, with Farke giving his chances of featuring a 50/50 rating.