Wolves sweating over the fitness of key player as Leeds United look for precious away win

Wolves sweating over the fitness of key player as Leeds United look for precious away win

Wolves Face Major Injury Concern Ahead of Crucial Clash with Leeds United

Wolverhampton Wanderers may be without one of their most important players when they host Leeds United at Molineux in a high-stakes Premier League encounter.

Although it’s early in the season, with just four games played, Leeds boss Daniel Farke already sees this as a must-win match, especially given that Wolves are likely to be direct rivals in the relegation battle.

Stuart Dallas has expressed confidence in Leeds’ chances of staying up, but a return of just four points and a single goal from their opening four fixtures suggests a challenging campaign ahead.

New signing Dominic Calvert-Lewin has come under fire for his lack of goals since arriving on a free transfer. He’ll be eager to open his account this weekend in a fixture that could be pivotal for both sides.

In a boost for Leeds, Wolves could be without key striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. The Norwegian missed the recent defeat to Newcastle due to injury, and manager Vitor Pereira has admitted his availability for the Leeds game remains uncertain.

Journalist Nathan Judah reported on X (formerly Twitter) that Pereira confirmed Strand Larsen is being monitored daily as he recovers from an Achilles tendon injury. The Wolves boss stressed he won’t rush the striker back before he’s fully ready.

Strand Larsen was Wolves’ second-highest scorer last season with 14 goals in 35 appearances, behind only Matheus Cunha — making his absence a significant blow.

Leeds Could Exploit Wolves’ Defensive Struggles

Despite Leeds’ struggles in front of goal, they may find opportunities against a Wolves side that has started the season poorly. Wolves currently have the joint-worst goal difference in the Premier League, with just two goals scored and nine conceded.

According to Opta stats, they have made the second-most errors leading to goals (2) and the fourth-most leading to shots (4) so far this season.

Brenden Aaronson impressed with his pressing game against Fulham, and Leeds rank ninth in the league for shots created from high turnovers.

If they can press effectively and force mistakes from Wolves’ vulnerable back line, this could be the perfect opportunity to end their goal drought and pick up a crucial away win.