Leeds Lunchtime Round-Up, Wednesday 4th November 2026: Joe Rodon Handed Fresh Injury Boost Ahead of Tottenham Clash

There's encouraging news on the injury front, with Craig Bellamy giving an update on Joe Rodon that raises hope the centre-back could be nearing a return for the Tottenham game (Yorkshire Evening Post). Rodon has been sidelined since August 30 with a hamstring problem, having now missed over two months of action (Yorkshire Evening Post) (Yorkshire Evening Post). Wales have also made a call regarding Rodon amid that lengthy absence (Yorkshire Evening Post).

On the Under-21s front, it was a mixed afternoon at Hartlepool as an exciting summer signing got off the mark with his first goal for the club, though it wasn't enough to prevent Leeds bowing out of the National League Cup (Yorkshire Evening Post).

There's plenty to hear from the Leeds United Podcast, where Lukas Nmecha features and discusses taking what he calls a "bit of a gamble" (LeedsUnited.com). In a separate interview, Nmecha opened up on having considered retirement during his time at former club Wolfsburg before a major decision turned things around (LeedsLive).

Elsewhere, former Leeds defender Rasmus Kristensen has spoken candidly about his time at the club, revealing he battled with "stress and depression" during his Premier League season at Elland Road (LeedsLive).

On loan watch, Joel Piroe, who left Leeds for West Ham in the summer, now has a new manager after his old Championship promotion rival to Daniel Farke was appointed at the club (Yorkshire Evening Post).

Finally, a lovely story away from the pitch as young Leeds fan Joseph was celebrated at the nasen Awards (LeedsUnited.com).

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