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Ilia Gruev injury latest as Leeds make announcement pre-Newcastle
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Ilia Gruev has taken a huge step towards making his Leeds United first-team return.
The 26-year-old midfielder has been a long-term injury absentee for Leeds .
He's not kicked a competitive ball in anger for Daniel Farke since 18 April against Wolves.
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Gruev has been suffering from a meniscus knee injury, and has been slowly building back his fitness recently.
Up until now, it's been somewhat unclear to Leeds supporters just how close the Bulgarian international is to being match fit.
However, that question has gone a long way to being answered on Saturday.
What Leeds game is Ilia Gruev involved in on Saturday?
Saturday afternoon sees Leeds' Under-21s take on Middlesbrough in a 12pm kick-off in Premier League 2.
The Whites are taking on Boro in the North East at Heritage Park, as Scott Gardner's side go in search of their second win of the season.
Surprisingly, Gruev has been named in the Leeds U-21 starting XI for this game.
This of course means he won't start for Leeds against Newcastle on Monday night in the Premier League, but it shows he's almost ready now.
More to follow...
