Leeds head coach Javi Gracia has admitted that Tyler Adams may not play again this season.
Earlier this week, Adams underwent “non-invasive” surgery on a hamstring issue he suffered in training prior to the international break. Leeds did not set a timeframe for the midfielder’s return.
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Gracia said it wasn’t clear when the 24-year-old might be able to play again.
“We will see his evolution after the surgery,” Gracia said. “We’ll see if he can play any games this season. We’ll see — day by day.”
Losing Adams for the rest of the season would be a huge blow for Leeds, which is currently in 14th place but just two points clear of the relegation zone. The USMNT captain has been a fixture in the club’s lineup this season, starting 24 out of 27 Premier League games.
Should the injury linger, Adams may also be in doubt for the USMNT’s CONCACAF Nations League matches in June. The final day of the Premier League season is on May 28, and the USMNT will face Mexico in a semifinal on June 15. The final and third-place game are on June 18.
Leeds returns from the international break with a game at league-leaders Arsenal on Saturday.
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