Long-term Leeds United injury absentee shares positive fitness update ahead of pre-season return

Leeds United defender Pascal Struijk has shared a positive fitness update following

his six-month injury lay-off.
Dutch centre-back Struijk finally appears to be on the road to recovery after sharing an update via his official Instagram account on Tuesday afternoon.

The 24-year-old was a stalwart of Daniel Farke’s side during the first half of the 2023/24 campaign but picked up a groin injury during the 2-1 Boxing Day defeat by Preston North End and was subsequently ruled out for the remainder of the season.

Struijk has undergone corrective surgery on the issue after a more conservative,

non-invasive course of action did not yield the desired result. On Tuesday,

the Leeds defender shared a photograph beside a running track,

complete with a runner emoji, as he continues his recovery and makes progress on a comeback.

The defender is expected to report for pre-season testing and training at the beginning of next week as Leeds get their 2024/25 preparations underway. However,

until now it was not known whether the player would be able to partake in any high intensity activity.

Struijk’s return to action at the start of preseason would be a welcome boost for Farke and his side,

given the potential shortage of central defense alternatives. Joe Rodon has returned to his parent club Tottenham Hotspur, while Liam Cooper could yet depart on a free transfer at the end of his deal.

Struijk captained the team on several times last season in Cooper’s absence,

demonstrating his leadership abilities and the respect with which Farke and the club’s personnel hold him.

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