Leeds United Captain Ethan Ampadu Out Until After International Break With Knee Injury

Leeds United captain Ethan Ampadu sustained a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury in his right knee during their 1-0 Premier League win over Everton, ruling him out for at least the next three games, including matches against Arsenal, Sheffield Wednesday in the Carabao Cup, and Newcastle. Manager Daniel Farke confirmed that Ampadu, a key player and team leader, is expected to return after the international break around mid-September, though his absence is a significant blow for the team. Ampadu’s injury came from a heavy tackle by Tim Iroegbunam, and although he managed to continue playing for a time, he was eventually substituted. In his absence, new signing Sean Longstaff is likely to step into the midfield role, potentially requiring tactical adjustments. Despite the injury setback, Leeds have bolstered their squad with new arrivals like Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor, who may soon feature as the club aims to maintain momentum in the Premier League. Ampadu’s leadership and performance were highly praised, underscoring the challenge Leeds faces without their captain during this crucial early season period.