Wales Faces Injury Setback Ahead of Nations League Openers with Joe Rodon Doubtful
Wales manager Craig Bellamy encounters another injury setback as Joe Rodon limped off due to a hamstring injury during Leeds United’s Premier League match against Brentford.
Cardiff centre-back Dylan Lawlor is also expected to miss upcoming games with a knee injury. Rodon’s situation complicates matters, as he left the pitch after just 33 minutes at Elland Road.
The 28-year-old defender experienced an immediate issue following a challenge and signaled to the bench for a substitution before being assisted off the field.
In the match itself, Leeds drew 1-1, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s late goal equalizing Kevin Schade’s opener. After the game, Leeds manager Daniel Farke addressed Rodon’s condition, stating, “Rodon (has) got a hamstring injury. Very painful injury, big blow if he is out for a while. We have to assess him. Hopefully he’s not out too long. We do not have many senior centre-back options.”
Rodon, who has earned 62 caps for Wales, has been a crucial player under Bellamy. His potential absence from the upcoming matches against Portugal and Denmark on September 24 and 27 could be significantly detrimental for the Welsh squad.
Wales boss Craig Bellamy faces another injury blow ahead of his side’s Nations League openers after Joe Rodon limped off with a hamstring injury during Leeds United’s Premier League draw with Brentford.
With Cardiff centre-back Dylan Lawlor set to be ruled out with a knee injury, Rodon also now appears a major doubt after coming off 33 minutes in at Elland Road.
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The 28-year-old pulled up sharply after a challenge and immediately signalled to the bench to be substituted before being helped off.
The hosts went on to draw 1-1 after a late Dominic Calvert-Lewin goal cancelled out Kevin Schade’s opener, and afterwards Leeds boss Daniel Farke confirmed why his defender had come off.
“Rodon (has) got a hamstring injury,” he said.
“Very painful injury, big blow if he is out for a while.
“We have to assess him. Hopefully he’s not out too long. We do not have many senior centre-back options.”
The 28-year-old, who has 62 caps for his country, has been a mainstay under Bellamy and his potential absence would represent a huge blow for the trips to Portugal and Denmark on 24 and 27 September respectively.
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