Leeds United head coach Jesse Marsch has revealed the club are targeting after the upcoming international break for a return to training for striker Rodrigo.
The Spaniard dislocated his shoulder in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Everton at Elland Road following a strong start to the new Premier League campaign.
Rodrigo had scored four goals in the opening five league fixtures for the Whites but now looks set for a spell on the sidelines.
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And speaking in his Thursday afternoon presser, Marsch revealed the Spanish international does not require surgery on his shoulder, with the club targeting after the international break for a return to action for Rodrigo.
"An update on Rodrigo - when it pops out, it's about as good a case scenario as possible," said Marsch.
"That means that it doesn't need surgery and that hopefully in three to four weeks it can calm down. Maybe it takes a little bit longer, maybe it's a little bit shorter.
"We will see. He feels good, he feels confident that he will be ready fairly soon so we're kind of targeting after the international break."
While Rodrigo's injury is a frustrating one for Leeds following his strong start to the season, the Whites have been buoyed by the return to training of a number key first-team regulars.
Stuart Dallas is the only player bar Rodrigo out with a long-term injury, with Junior Firpo, Luke Ayling, Patrick Bamford and captain Liam Cooper all vying to be involved against Brentford.
"Everyone else is in training except for Stuart Dallas, added Marsch.
"Junior Firpo, Luke Ayling, Liam Cooper, Patrick Bamford are all back. So, there are some decisions on exactly which guys are ready to go for the weekend but they're all training, looking healthy, looking strong and ready to go so that's a really good sign.
"Liam Cooper is probably the closest to being ready to start. And the others, I think we may more be considering if we have them on the bench."
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