Leeds Rhinos injury list and potential return dates ahead of Salford Red Devils clash
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David Fusitu’a
The winger suffered ankle ligament damage in the defeat at Hull KR on March 31. He was initially expected to be sidelined for around six-eight weeks, but has had surgery and is now set for a three-month stint on the casualty list.
Aidan Sezer
The half-back sustained damage to a quad muscle in the first-half of the defeat at Leigh Leopards two weeks ago and is expected to be missing for “a few weeks”.
Derrell Olpherts
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Hide AdThe ex-Castleford winger suffered a calf injury against Hull KR at the end of March, but is back in training and could be available for next week’s game at Wigan Warriors.
Morgan Gannon
The 19-year-old forward has not played a first team game since failing a head injury assessment during Rhinos’ defeat by Hull FC on February 24, but made a comeback for the reserves three weeks ago and is in Friday’s initial squad.
Max Simpson
The teenager centre suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in pre-season training which is expected to rule him out of the entire 2023 campaign.
Players on loan:
Luke Hooley (Batley Bulldogs), Joe Gibbons (Keighley Cougars), Oli Field (York Knights).