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.