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Leeds United's Farke confirms two players will miss season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:10 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Leeds United's Farke confirms two players will miss season opener

Summary

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke announced that Willy Gnonto and Gabriel Gudmundsson will not feature in the team's season opener against Nottingham Forest. Gnonto is sidelined due to a hamstring injury, while Gudmundsson is also out. Farke expressed a desire for a strong start to the Premier League campaign as the team aims for stability after last season's survival. Leeds United will also face Nottingham Forest again in the Carabao Cup shortly after the league match.

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Status Watch

•Willy Gnonto and Gabriel Gudmundsson will miss the season opener.
•Leeds United plays Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
•Farke wants to ensure a solid start to the season.
•Leeds plays Forest again in the Carabao Cup three days later.
•Remaining players are available for selection.

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1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Leeds boss Farke confirms injured duo will miss season opener

What they're saying

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Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has confirmed that both Willy Gnonto and Gabriel Gudmundsson will miss their season opener.Leeds will kick off their Premier League campaign with a trip to face Notti...
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