Leeds United forward a 'major doubt' for QPR with Daniel Farke set to make 'late decisions'

Joe Rodon has been declared fit for Leeds United's penultimate fixture of the regular Championship season at Queens Park Rangers. The no-nonsense centre-back, on loan from Tottenham until the end of the season, suffered a calf knock in Monday's crucial win at Middlesbrough.

But speaking to the press corps today, United chief Daniel Farke confirmed Rodon and Sam Byram are available for selection. Farke, though, revealed that Patrick Bamford is a major doubt due to a knee injury. "I will have to make some late decisions," he admitted. "Patrick has a big bruise on his knee."

United enter tomorrow's clash on the back of a pulsating seven-goal thriller with Middlesbrough. Victory lifted the Whites back into the automatic promotion places. The three points came at a cost with Daniel James ruled out of the QPR clash after suffering a costal cartilage injury and torn oblique abdominal muscle. It remains up in the air whether the Wales international will be fit to face Southampton on the final weekend of the season.

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"Normally with this type of injury [Dan James] you’re ruled out for two to three weeks," said Farke, who will be without Burnley loanee Connor Roberts. "We still have a bit of hope. Our physios, doctors are working in the rehab to make him available. We try everything to make him available. At the moment it’s realistic to say he will miss the game, but it would be a nice surprise if he makes it next week."

With third-placed Ipswich Town not in action until Saturday evening, United have the opportunity to go four points clear of their nearest rivals. Back-to-back home wins has put Championship leaders Leicester City on the cusp of promotion back to the Premier League. They need just one more win to seal promotion.