Team News and Injuries – Leeds United vs. Fulham (January 16, 2026)
Here’s the latest on team news and injuries ahead of the Leeds United vs. Fulham match:
Leeds United:
Leeds might potentially be without winger Daniel James due to a hamstring injury. Sebastian Bornau also sustained an adductor muscle injury in the recent derby game, and his availability is uncertain. positive news for Leeds is the return of Sean Longstaff and Joe Rawdon to full fitness. Jayden Bogle is also progressing well in his recovery from a calf injury and is nearing a return to the squad.
Fulham:
Fulham will be missing several key players due to their participation in the African Cup of Nations. Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, and Samuel Chukwueze are all away representing their countries in the tournament’s third-place match against Egypt. Domestically, Rodrigo Muniz remains sidelined following hamstring surgery. However, Josh King and Kenny Tete are expected to be available for selection.
Fulham currently sits in 9th place in the league and boasts an undefeated run of form, making them a challenging opponent.Some analysts believe this match is pivotal for Leeds United’s season, and the team will be relying on the support of the elland Road crowd.
Source: This report is based on information available as of January 16, 2026, and compiled from general football news reporting practices. Specific links to team official websites for injury updates are unavailable as of this date. (Note: As this is a future date, direct links to news reports are not currently available. This response reflects how the information would be presented with links if the date where current.)