Leeds United captain Ethan Ampadu will be out until January after sustaining a knee ligament injury in their win against Coventry.

The Welsh international was forced off before half-time against Coventry City and was replaced by Ao Tanaka. Farke has now confirmed in his pre-match press conference, ahead of his side's match against Norwich City, that the knee injury that Ampadu sustained against the Sky Blues has ruled him out until January.

After the summer transfer window, Leeds have Tanaka and Joe Rothwell who can step into the starting line-up in the 24-year-old's absence. It's not worth risking doing more damage to Ampadu in the short run by playing him on Tuesday night.

Leeds United have confirmed the full extent of Ilia Gruev's knee problem as he joins Ethan Ampadu on the long-term injury list.

Everything you need to know ahead of Sunderland vs Leeds United at the Stadium of Light Just a few days on from Sunderland’s 2-0 win against Derby County at home, Régis Le Bris and his squad face another test at the Stadium of Light with Leeds United in town on Friday evening in the Championship.

Injury-hit Leeds United could go top of the Championship with a convincing win at promotion rivals Sunderland this evening. The Whites, who remain the clear title favourites with the bookmakers, will be aiming to extend their unbeaten streak to four matches.

The Leeds United captain is expected to be out until January with a knee injury. Ethan Ampadu was in a defiant mood when speaking to Wales boss Craig Bellamy in the aftermath of his knee injury, with the Leeds United captain ready to work hard and ‘hit the ground running’ next year.