Leeds United finally have a game to look forward to this weekend as they host Aston Villa at Elland Road. By the time Stuart Attwell’s whistle blows for kick-off on Sunday, the Whites will have had a 29-day break from their last match – a 5-2 defeat at Brentford.
Unlike Leeds, Villa were able to continue their season before the two-week international break as they earned their second win of the season against Southampton. But that much-needed three points came at a cost, as Steven Gerrard’s side picked up two key injuries during and after the game.
Key holding midfielder Boubacar Kamara was forced off in the first half due to a knee injury that is set to keep him out for six-eight weeks. Left-back Lucas Digne, meanwhile, withdrew from the France squad due to a stress fracture in his leg that will also side-line him for a prolonged period.
