Leeds defender Joe Rodon sidelined for ten weeks with hamstring injury

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Leeds defender Joe Rodon sidelined for ten weeks with hamstring injury
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Leeds United centre-back Joe Rodon faces a recovery period of eight to 10 weeks following a serious hamstring injury. The 28-year-old Wales international sustained the damage during the first half of a 1-1 Premier League draw against Brentford last Sunday. Manager Daniel Farke confirmed the timeline, noting that the defender will miss upcoming league fixtures and the next international break. Rodon is expected to remain unavailable for Wales during their Uefa Nations League matches against Portugal and Denmark later this month. His absence complicates defensive selections for Leeds, with Farke considering shifting James Justin into a central role to cover the gap. The club may also look toward the January transfer window to address defensive depth if necessary.

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  • Joe Rodon sustained a serious hamstring injury against Brentford.
  • The injury sidelines the defender for eight to 10 weeks.
  • Rodon is set to miss Wales' Nations League matches in late September.
  • James Justin is a candidate to cover the centre-back position for Leeds.
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Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says centre-back Joe Rodon will be out for eight to 10 weeks because of a "serious hamstring injury".

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