Leeds midfielder Ilia Gruev will need an operation on the knee injury suffered in Tuesday's draw at Norwich. The Bulgarian was forced off in the 20th minute of the Championship game and the club have confirmed he picked up a "significant injury to his meniscus".

Leeds United may well need to dip into the free agent market for a new midfielder following long-term injury blows to both Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev. The Whites and Daniel Farke began a busy week of Championship action last weekend against Coventry City, and a 3-0 victory came at a cost with club captain Amapdu suffering a knee ligament issue.

Bulgarian international Ilia Gruev faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious knee injury in the midweek draw at Norwich City. United have confirmed Gruev picked up a "significant injury to his meniscus" and will undergo surgery in the coming days.

Leeds United reporter Joe Donnohue has described an update on midfielder Ao Tanaka as “far from ideal” following Ilia Gruev’s injury.

Leeds United are awaiting the results of a scan on Ilia Gruev's injury after the Bulgarian midfielder limped out of Tuesday night's draw at Norwich City.

Leeds United will be without the talents of midfielder Ilia Gruev for the long term. The club confirmed on Thursday the 24-year-old Bulgaria international sustained a significant meniscus injury against Norwich City. Gruev will now undergo knee surgery to repair the issue, which will require “an extended period of rehabilitation.”

Leeds United will be without the talents of midfielder Ilia Gruev for the long term.The club confirmed on Thursday the 24-year-old Bulgaria international sustained a significant meniscus injury