Brenden Aaronson
LEEUnited States of America
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Oct 22, 2000
25
5'10"
150 lb
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Aaronson (dead leg) is in the starting XI for Sunday's season finale against West Ham United.
Analysis: Aaronson shook off the dead leg that had forced him off in the 60th minute of Sunday's win over Brighton, with manager Daniel Farke's reassuring update proving well-founded as the American forward is handed a starting role for the curtain closer. The midfielder has been one of Leeds' most productive players this season, contributing four goals, five assists and 33 key passes across 36 Premier League appearances including 29 starts, and his presence in the first eleven is a welcome boost for a side heading into a high-stakes finale. His clearance is equally significant on the international stage, with coach Mauricio Pochettino set to announce the USMNT squad for the home World Cup on May 26, and Aaronson's fitness now appearing to be in no serious doubt ahead of that announcement.
Suffers apparent knee injury
Aaronson (dead leg) was forced off in the 60th minute of Sunday's win over Brighton but has been cleared of any serious damage, with coach Daniel Farke confirming the issue is a dead leg, according to Leeds United news. "Brenden was a dead leg. Should be alright."
Analysis: Aaronson's early exit had raised immediate concerns over his World Cup participation with the United States given the nature of his fall to the ground holding his left knee, but manager Daniel Farke's reassuring update provides significant relief. The American forward is fighting for a place in coach Mauricio Pochettino's squad, which is set to be announced on May 26, with the USMNT beginning training the following day in Fayetteville, Georgia. A dead leg is a muscular contusion that typically resolves within a few days, suggesting Aaronson should have no issue proving his fitness ahead of the squad announcement. His availability for the World Cup on home soil appears to be in no serious doubt following the update.
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