Leeds United's Luke Ayling Picture: Richard Sellers/PA Wire
LEEDS United's Luke Ayling is set to miss the start of the season after undergoing ankle surgery.
The club have not indicated how long they expect the full back to be out for, though it is not thought to be long term.
It is a blow for United, who will be without Kemar Roofe for a month after the striker also suffered an ankle injury.
Meanwhile, head coach Marcelo Bielsa has named his squad for tomorrow evening's pre-season fixture in Italy against Serie A side Cagliari Calcio.
It is: Kiko Casilla, Josh Rae, Adam Forshaw, Ben White, Liam Cooper, Patrick Bamford, Helder Costa, Pablo Hernandez, Kalvin Phillips, Gaetano Berardi, Leif Davis, Mateusz Klich, Mateusz Bogusz, Jack Clarke, Jack Jenkins, Oliver Casey.
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