Leeds are dealt an injury blow as Tyler Adams undergoes surgery for his hamstring injury… with USA international set for an extended spell on the sidelines for Javi Gracia’s side
- Tyler Adams has undergone surgery after sustaining a hamstring injury
- The American midfielder is set for a lengthy spell on the side-lines for Leeds
- It’ll come as a blow to Javi Gracia’s side who are looking to avoid relegation
Leeds United’s survival hopes have been dealt a blow after Tyler Adams was forced to have surgery on a hamstring injury.
The USMNT midfielder missed the Whites’ 4-2 win at Wolves after picking up the problem in training, and was also forced to withdraw from international duty.
Now, Adams is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after it was decided by club doctors that he needed to go under the knife.
Leeds are still assessing how long the 24-year-old is likely to be out for but his absence will be keenly felt.
Adams has started 24 of 27 Premier League games this season after moving to Elland Road from RB Leipzig last summer.
Leeds star Tyler Adams has undergone surgery and will be sidelined for an extended period
Javi Gracia’s side find themselves just two points above the Premier League relegation zone
Willy Gnonto and Max Wober are also fitness doubts for Leeds ahead of their visit to Arsenal on Saturday after picking up minor injuries on international duty.
Javi Gracia’s side are 14th in the table but sit just two points above the relegation zone.
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