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# Leeds United's injury boost as Carabao Cup determination clear for Chelsea trip

- **Source:** 
- **Published:** 8 Sept
- **Club:** Leeds United
- **Original URL:** https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-uniteds-injury-boost-carabao-34584197

While Rodon is facing a long spell out, James looks like winning his battle to be fit for the game after coming through the first of a series of training sessions yesterday to assertain his fitness.

The Wales international complained of back pains at Brighton this past weekend and was unused as a result. However, scans have shown no damage in the back of the hamstring, where there was also tightness, with the winger now looking likely to be fit for selection.

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Speaking on his injury concerns for the trip to Stamford Bridge, Leeds boss \Fake said; "Joe Rodon is obviously a long-term injury and is out, we have a little question over Daniel James. He reported during the warm-up at Brighton some issues with his back and his hamstring. The scan results were good.

"He has a session yesterday and we have a session today and a light session tomorrow morning and if he comes through those two sessions he will hopefully be available., I am carefully optimistic."

As has previously been the case since his arrival, Farke is expected to make some changes to his side for the league cup clash, but a strong line-up is still expected against Chelsea.

Farke added: "The Premier League is always the priority and that is the goal to establish ourselves in this league, but we want to win the Carabao Cup and we want to win this game. We will maybe look to rotate but we want to win this game."