Four Leeds United left-back options after Junior Firpo injury leaves squad weak spot

Junior Firpo has suffered another setback in his Leeds United career after Jesse Marsch confirmed he could be out for eight weeks. The left-back suffered a knock in Thursday’s friendly against Blackpool and although the exact injury in unknown, the prognosis is concerning.

The 25-year-old did not join the squad on Sunday’s flight to Australia and will remain in West Yorkshire to make a start on his rehabilitation. He could miss up to six Premier League games if the eight-week timescale remains true, including home games against Chelsea and Everton.

Firpo’s injury has further highlighted a weak point in Marsch’s squad, and while incomings have been both often and of high quality, he and sporting director Victor Orta must be looking at left-back. Leif Davis is the only specialist in Australia - having returned from his loan spell at Bournemouth after failing to nail down a regular starting place - while Leo Hjelde and Pascal Struijk have featured at full-back rarely.

The club have been linked with left-back options this summer, and we’ve had a look back at four potential targets.

Stoke City left-back Josh Tymon has reportedly been eyed by Victor Orta after an impressive season with the Potters, scoring once and assisting four in 44 Championship games. The 23-year-old’s attacking power would fit well into Jesse Marsch’s system, while his experience in the Championship would help with a step up into the top-flight.

Rangers are said to be interested in the former Hull City man, with a reported £6million making a deal a potentially low-risk, safe backing. Tymon would be capable of standing-in for Firpo during his injury and then pushing the Whites full-back with some healthy competition.

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