Leeds have full squad for QPR game

Leeds United have a fully fit squad for Sunday’s game against QPR.

Defenders Liam Cooper and Gaetano Berardi missed all five of Leeds’ pre-season friendlies but have returned to training and been declared available for the trip to Loftus Road.

It means new Leeds manager Garry Monk has no injuries to contend with ahead of his team’s first Championship match since he took charge.

“It’s the perfect situation to be in. It makes it a bit more difficult for a manager, but it’s fine – we’ve got a lot of games and all of the squad will be used,” Monk told his club’s website.

“All of the squad are available and ready for selection. We’re looking forward to Sunday.”

QPR, meanwhile, will be without summer signing Ariel Borysiuk, but the Polish midfielder is on course to return from an ankle injury sooner than was initially expected.

Another new signing, Jake Bidwell, is expected to shake off a minor injury in time to make his R’s debut.