Anton Stach
LEEGermany
Right
Nov 15, 1998
27
6'4"
190 lb
CM
RW
Box-to-Box
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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.
Likely out until May
Stach (ankle) is likely set to miss out until May, according to manager Daniel Farke, per the BBC. "It's difficult to say - with a ligament injury, you'd say it's not realistic that they were able to help us in April, but of course, the medical department is trying everything. It's a crunch point of the season. At this moment, it's realistic to say that we'll see them back in May."
Analysis: Stach is going to need some time to recover and is eyeing around a three-week absence, as he is unlikely to see the field again until May. This will be a major loss for the club as they have to do without their leading midfielder, having started in 25 games this season while bagging seven goal contributions. His absence will open up more time for Ilia Gruev, Sean Longstaff and Ao Tanaka, as the club will hope they can remain out of the relegation zone without Stach.
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