Leeds United defender Rasmus Kristensen has reportedly been ruled out for two to three weeks, according to journalist Mike McGrath.
The Danish international picked up an injury in training before the Whites 5-2 loss to Brentford at the weekend and won't be available for Jesse Marsch's side until after the international break.
Marsch was forced to bring in 20-year-old Cody Drameh to replace Kristensen, who only joined Leeds from this summer from Red Bull Salzburg for a fee of £10 million.
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Taking to his Twitter account, McGrath tweeted:
"#LUFC right-back Rasmus Kristensen set to miss a fortnight of action (max 3 weeks) with the injury that ruled him out vs Brentford last weekend."
Kristensen's absence could see Luke Ayling be given a chance at taking back his former starting spot, something the Danish right-back might have to fight for once he's back to full fitness. Jesse Marsch will likely give an update during Friday's pre-match press conference.
Leeds host Nottingham Forest on Monday night, before a trip across the Pennines to face bitter rivals Manchester United next Sunday. A two-week gap in fixtures for the international break ends with a home match against Aston Villa on Sunday, October 2.
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