Farke said: "You have to expect there will be injuries, have to hope for a little bit of luck. Ethan is our captain, one of our most important players. He is a key piece for balance between defensive stability and offense. It’s a big blow he’s not available but you have to adapt to it."

If Leeds United are to remain firmly in the hunt for automatic promotion, they will have to find a way to win without Ethan Ampadu. The versatile Wales international has been ruled out for 10 weeks with a left knee ligament injury.

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Leeds United have suffered a huge blow to their Premier League return credentials after manager Daniel Farke confirmed that defender Ethan Ampadu will be out of first-team training for another 10 weeks - with expectations that he won't make a return to the pitch until January.

Latest updates from the Leeds United manager's press conference ahead of Tuesday night's Championship clash with Norwich City at Carrow Road as Daniel Farke faces questions on team news