Leeds United return from the international break this weekend as they face Burnley at Turf Moor. Fans will be hoping for a positive result this time around; the Whites lost to Fulham when they returned from the last international break.
Daniel Farke will be hoping to get just his second win against Burnley in his career – he has only one win against the Clarets. Leeds’ last win at Turf Moor came in 2021. This time around, the Whites are the team coming into the game with a better run of form; a win and a draw in their last three games. Burnley have not win in the league since August.
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Noah Okafor to miss Burnley game
Noah Okafor Credit: Imago
On Thursday, Daniel Farke confirmed that Harry Gray would be out for the game with a hip flexor injury. Wilfried Gnonto is also not available after having surgery. Lucas Perri has returned to training alongside Dan James. Noah Okafor was initially a doubt for the weekend, but now this latest news has confirmed his status.
🚨⚠️ Noah Okafor will be out for 7/10 days with an injury. pic.twitter.com/fyj1GYdGse
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 17, 2025
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the Swiss winger is out with an injury for the next 7-10 days.
Leeds United man was gaining consistency
After scoring one open play goal to start the season, there were worries if this Leeds United attack could save the club this season. But Daniel Farke mixed it up, by bringing Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin into the line up alongside Brenden Aaronson. Calvert-Lewin provided a very physical focal point players could find up top, while Aaronson brought more balance drifting into central areas.
Okafor brought the dynamism down the flank, something the club had been missing all season. This injury is another huge disruption for Leeds; neither Dan James or Gnonto has gotten a long run of games as both have struggled with knocks. Noah Okafor was showing he can be a consistent goal threat in the box, in the games against Wolves and Spurs. Daniel Farke will wish the winger recovers soon.
