Leeds United Player Faces Potential Surgery as Specific Injury Details Surface – Analysis
Leeds United have fortunately avoided major injury issues recently, which has been a relief for manager Daniel Farke, especially after losing several key players during the summer transfer window.
With a relatively small squad, any significant injuries early in the season could pose a serious concern.
One such worry is Max Wöber, who has only made one appearance this season, starting in Leeds’ EFL Cup loss to Middlesbrough in August.
He has since been sidelined with a calf injury. While on international duty, Wöber didn’t feature in Austria’s 2-1 loss to Norway, and it was later revealed that he’s dealing with a knee injury, specifically affecting his meniscus.
Farke acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding Wöber’s availability for the upcoming match, stating: “There will be some late decisions as there were some small injuries.
Big question mark behind Max Wöber, he returned with a meniscus problem.
Late decision with him.” This suggests that a last-minute decision will determine whether Wöber can play.
A meniscus injury may not be too severe if Wöber can recover quickly, but these types of injuries are often tricky.
According to UConn Health, meniscus tears typically do not heal on their own, similar to knee ligament injuries, which can require lengthy recovery periods.
If Wöber’s tear exceeds 1cm, surgery might be the only viable solution.
This type of injury isn’t new to Leeds. Robin Koch suffered a suspected meniscus tear during his debut in September 2020.
He played through it until a match against Chelsea in December, where the injury worsened, eventually requiring surgery.
Leeds will need to manage Wöber’s condition carefully.
If the tear is confirmed, surgery might be the only option, leaving Farke short on centre-back options as the season progresses.
