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title: "Leeds: Junior Firpo suffers minor groin injury"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-12-05T20:50:52Z"
modified: "2022-12-05T20:50:52Z"
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# Leeds: Junior Firpo suffers minor groin injury

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) left-back Junior Firpo has suffered a groin strain but it isn’t expected to be serious, following an update from reliable journalist Phil Hay.**

### The Lowdown: Leeds training in Spain

The [World Cup](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/world-cup-2022/) in Qatar is currently dominating headlines in football, with the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) on hold for another three weeks until after the tournament finishes.

Those Leeds players not taking part in the World Cup are in Spain enjoying a training camp, as Jesse Marsch keeps his squad fit ahead of their return to action later this month.

However, Patrick Bamford is set to undergo [minor groin surgery](https://theathletic.com/3966932/2022/12/04/leeds-patrick-bamford-injury/) in Munich, and another injury concern has also emerged.

### The Latest: Firpo suffers groin injury

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/PhilHay_/status/1599361047986524161?s=20&t=JlyHVfa7NAkFIXBzp5z5gQ), Hay confirmed that Firpo also has a groin problem, although the defender is not expected to be sidelined for too long.

The journalist tweeted:

> “Firpo has a groin strain and is also missing but will join up later in the week.”

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### The Verdict: Needs to go up a gear

This is hopefully not a damaging issue for Firpo, who really needs to kick on in his [injury-hit](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/junior-firpo/verletzungen/spieler/374139) Leeds career and hit the ground running once the Premier League starts up again.

He has been a [big disappointment](https://www.footballfancast.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-united-transfers-junior-firpo-victor-orta-jesse-marsch-lufc-the-whites-premier-league) since arriving from Barcelona in 2021, failing to score and registering just two assists in 30 Whites appearances to date ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/junior-firpo/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/374139/verein/399)).

Far more is required, both in an attacking and defensive sense, if Firpo is to be retained by Leeds beyond next summer – if he doesn’t earn regular playing time and perform far better, it’s hard to see him having much hope of becoming a long-term stalwart at Elland Road.