Is this how the Leeds United will look as they face current Championship leaders Sunderland on Friday night? Leeds United will face a major test of their promotion credentials when they face current Championship leaders Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Friday night.

Bulgarian international Ilia Gruev faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious knee injury in the midweek draw at Norwich City. United have confirmed Gruev picked up a "significant injury to his meniscus" and will undergo surgery in the coming days.

FLW has been speaking with our Leeds United fan pundit ahead of Friday's huge clash with Sunderland, with changes in midfield hinted at.

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

Leeds United are awaiting the results of a scan on Ilia Gruev's injury after the Bulgarian midfielder limped out of Tuesday night's draw at Norwich City.

The injury news Leeds United were dreading has made Daniel Farke’s juggling act more complicated ahead of Friday’s game at Championship leaders Sunderland.

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.

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.