Bad News or Sigh of Relief? Leeds KEY PLAYER Suffers HEAD INJURY on International Duty BUT There’s a Chance He Might….

Leeds United Breathes Sigh of Relief as Joe Rodon Downplays Head Injury

Leeds United fans can rest easy after Joe Rodon assured that a nasty head gash sustained during Wales’ draw against Turkey is nothing to worry about.

Rodon, who helped Wales secure a clean sheet and maintain Craig Bellamy’s unbeaten start as manager, clashed heads with teammate Mark Harris while attempting to clear a Turkey cross.

Despite the gruesome injury, Rodon shrugged it off, saying: “To be fair, I’m used to it in the Championship, it’s every other week if I’m honest. It is what it is, a mix-up, but we’re both okay and that’s the main thing.”

Leeds manager Daniel Farke will be relieved that Rodon’s injury is merely facial and doesn’t require concussion protocol, ensuring his availability for the upcoming Championship match against Swansea City.

The Welsh international’s durability is welcome news for Leeds, already dealing with injuries to Largie Ramazani, Ethan Ampadu, and Ilia Gruev. Junior Firpo’s two-game suspension adds to Farke’s concerns.

Key Leeds Players’ International Schedule:

• Sunday: Max Wober (Austria vs Slovenia), Manor Solomon (Israel vs Belgium)
• Tuesday: Brenden Aaronson (USA vs Jamaica), Ao Tanaka (China vs Japan), Wilfried Gnonto (Italy U21’s vs Ukraine U21’s), Mateo Joseph (Spain U21’s vs Denmark U21’s), Joe Rodon, Karl Darlow, Dan James, and Charlie Crew (Wales vs Iceland)

With five matches in 16 days, including clashes against Luton, Blackburn, Derby, and Middlesbrough, Leeds United needs all hands on deck. Rodon’s swift recovery is a timely boost for Farke’s squad.