TA: Leeds United midfielder Tanaka Bee suffered a medial collateral ligament injury, which will be absent for several weeks

 3:55am, 28 August 2025

TA reported that Leeds United midfielder Bee Tanaka suffered a medial collateral ligament injury and would be injured for several weeks.

The midfielder had previously missed the team's League Cup match with Sheep on Wednesday, and Leeds United coach Falke confirmed Tanaka's injury after the game.

report pointed out that Tanaka Bee's injury is similar to Ampadu, who was injured in the first round of the league against Everton in the new season. Both of the above two midfielders will be absent until after the international match day next month.

Leeds United coach Falk was unable to give Tanaka Bee's specific time for injury, but he said the player will be absent for several weeks, and Tanaka Bee is also sure that he will not be able to participate in the game against Newcastle on Saturday local time.

Falke: "(Tanaka Bee) has an injury to the medial collateral ligament, and he will be out for a few weeks. It is difficult to determine when he will be able to come back, but it is certainly not before international match day. His injury is very similar to Ampadu, and within a few days our two core midfielders suffered the same injury due to tough tackles, which is really unacceptable. This is football, we have to keep moving forward and find a solution at the same time."

If 433 is continued, the injury of the above two midfielders may mean that Gulf, Stacher and Sean Longstaff will be the three starting midfielders. There are six days left in the transfer window, but Falk reiterated on Tuesday night local time that the club's signings on the defense and midfield have been completed.