Georginio Rutter is set for minor surgery on a hernia problem that has dogged him for several weeks though Leeds United are hopeful he could yet be available to face Watford
Surgery will not automatically rule Georginio Rutter out of Leeds United’s fixtures with Watford and Hull City, the club’s medical staff hope. The 21-year-old withdrew from France’s Under-23 squad on Monday morning and the Whites have now confirmed Rutter is going under the knife.
A club statement said: “Leeds United can confirm Georginio has been withdrawn from the France Under-21s squad and will undergo minor surgery. The forward has been suffering with a hernia problem for a number of weeks, which has been carefully managed, and the club will now use the international break to address the issue fully.
The French Football Federation announced Joris Chotard’s withdrawal in the same statement. Rayan Cherki of Lyon has been brought up as a replacement and Henry might still add a player to make up for those absentees. Get Leeds United news to your phone with our WhatsApp community Want the inside track on transfers? There's now a way you can get breaking news and the best reads sent straight to your device. By joining the Leeds United community on WhatsApp, you'll see the biggest and best stories as soon as they happen.No one else in the community will be able to see your personal information and you will only receive messages from the Leeds Live sports team.
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