Anton Stach
LEEGermany
Right
Nov 15, 1998
27
6'4"
190 lb
CM
RW
Box-to-Box
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News
Could potentially play Sunday
Stach is doubtful for Sunday's match against Chelsea, according to manager Daniel Farke. "We have obviously a few more days and, yes, we will see. So, the first step is right now to have him back in team training, rather sooner than later. And, of course, if a key player like him would be back in team training, then he would also have a chance to be picked because he is a crucial player for us. But, yeah, let's see how the next 72 hours will develop."
Analysis: Stach was likely to miss another week of action, but it appears the club will now try to push for his return heading into Sunday's FA Cup semifinal. However, he remains doubtful, as even though he plays a major role in the midfield, they will not want to risk further injury by having him return too soon. There remains an outside chance he could play if training and testing go well, although there will remain a question of how many minutes he will be available for if he is deemed an option.
Still not in team training
Stach (ankle) remains absent from team training, according to coach Daniel Farke. "Anton won't travel with us as he is not back in team training yet. We have to see day by day. I hope that he comes back into team training as soon as possible. I think for this injury it's realistic for a return in May. But it's a question of days not weeks."
Analysis: Stach has been sidelined with an ankle ligament injury for several weeks and his continued absence from the training pitch confirms he will not be available for the immediate fixtures ahead. The German midfielder has been one of Leeds' most important players this season with seven goal contributions across 25 starts, making his extended absence a significant blow for the club. Ilia Gruev, Sean Longstaff and Ao Tanaka have been sharing the midfield load in his absence and will continue to do so until Stach is cleared to return.
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