Everything said about Joe Rodon injury blow after new Leeds concerns vs Man City
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Credit: Imago Sat 28 February 2026 22:25, UK Leeds United’s assistant manager had to provide an update on Joe Rodon after the defender limped off against Man City.Daniel Farke was absent after being sent off by Peter Bankes at the full-time whistle, rushing over the centre circle to argue with the referee over contentious decisions.While the Leeds boss was pulled away from the officials, Pep Guardiola was spotted blowing kisses at the away fans, who were chanting about Man City “cheating” at Elland Road on Saturday, 28 February.As well as the 1-0 defeat, Farke had more cause for concern as Rodon was replaced by Jaka Bijol for the final few minutes, having previously been caught up in a challenge earlier in the half.It didn’t appear serious at the time, but it could become something more concerning. 🏥 Leeds United Injury News 🏥 Access definitive fitness updates from Thorp Arch: real-time injury news, recovery timelines, and the latest return dates for the Whites’ first-team squad. VISIT THE LEEDS INJURY HUBRead more: These are three decisions Peter Bankes got wrong at Elland Road.
MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Eddie Riemer does little to ease fears over Joe RodonWith Farke unavailable, assistant coach Eddie Riemer took charge of the post-match press conference, and it is safe to say, it was a blunt interview without the head coach there.When asked about the injury to Rodon, Riemer simply replied, “I think it’s his hamstring. We need to assess him; hopefully, it’s not too serious,” as Leeds still have several important games ahead.The Welshman has started 26 of the Whites’ Premier League games so far this season, with an FA Cup appearance also to his name during the 2025-26 campaign.Credit: ImagoWales’ head coach, Craig Bellamy, will also be keeping a close eye on developments ahead of key World Cup qualification games against Bosnia & Herzegovina, and possibly Northern Ireland or Italy.Read more: Leeds fans can’t believe what Illan Meslier did in the club’s academy.Can Jaka Bijol fill in for the Leeds United star?Bijol is more than qualified to fill Rodon’s boots if the Welshman is sidelined with an injury.In fact, the summer signing’s first touch was nearly instrumental, heading just wide from the corner that the centre-back came on just before.Being given a rare start in the FA Cup against Birmingham City, he showed his true talents, grabbing one of the best ratings on the pitch, according to FotMob.He made 13 clearances, eight of which were headed, made two tackles and two recoveries, won 67 per cent of his aerial duels and also completed 85 per cent of his passes.With more minutes on the pitch, the former Udinese star is only going to grow in confidence.
He deserves more minutes under Farke, or at least Riemer now.To read more expert analysis on Leeds United and Joe Rodon, head to MOT Leeds News for all the latest