Leeds United have been dealt a fresh defensive blow after manager Daniel Farke confirmed centre-back Joe Rodon faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines with what he described as a "serious hamstring injury."
According to BBC News, the Welsh international is expected to be out of action for between eight and ten weeks, ruling him out of a significant chunk of the season as the club navigates their campaign without one of their key backline options.
Farke did not provide further specifics on how the injury occurred, but the timeline suggests Rodon could remain unavailable well into the autumn. Leeds will now need to lean on alternative options at the back while the defender undergoes his recovery.