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Leeds United V Wolverhampton Wanderers
Saturday 6th August@15:00 | Elland Road
Revenge will be on Bruno Lage's mind, as Leeds welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to Elland Road on Saturday for the 2022/23 season opener. Wolves feel aggrieved, having only picked up one point against the Whites last season, having been firmly on top during both matches.
Jesse Marsch will be without seven key players. Summer signing, Luis Sinisterra has a hamstring injury, which he sustained during his first start for Leeds (v Crystal Palace a fortnight ago). Adam Forshaw injured his knee during the same game, but both are expected back in time squad for the visit of Chelsea in just under three weeks.
Liam Cooper is making good progress. He has returned to training this week, having missed the whole of pre-season with an Achilles issue. As soon as he regains his fitness, he'll be back in the squad. Junior Firpo picked up a knee injury against Blackpool, but is on course to resume light duties next week, ready for a return against Brighton or Everton towards the end of the month.
Fans favourite Luke Ayling has made good progress following knee surgery, at the end of last season. It is expected though, that we won't see him for another month whilst he works with Rob Price on a strict rehabilitation program. Stuart Dallas remains Leeds only long term injury concern, having broken his femur against Manchester City towards the end of last season. Dan James misses out due to suspension.