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Leeds United midfielder Ilia Gruev is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after sustaining a significant injury to his right knee.
The 24-year-old sustained the injury during his side’s 1-1 draw with Norwich City on Tuesday.
Further assessment has shown that the Bulgaria international has significantly damaged the meniscus in his right knee and will undergo surgery on the issue in the coming days.
Leeds confirmed that the procedure will require an “extended period of rehabilitation.”
Gruev’s injury leaves Leeds somewhat light in the central midfield after club…