United are planning to commemorate the life of Leslie Bray, the club’s oldest season ticket holder, who sadly passed away aged 99 recently. Leslie had held a season ticket for more than 50 years and went viral online last season.

Those wins have left Leeds five points clear at the top of the division but Ampadu has warned that a test “no different” to Sheffield United and Sunderland now presents itself with Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off against fifth-placed West Brom.

As Smith alluded to, Leeds have enough depth to cope without Ampadu in midfield, where he arguably performs at the peak of his powers, but the captain also filled in seamlessly alongside his compatriot Rodon during Struijk's four-game absence at the turn of the year.

Farke confirmed the club captain, who travelled to Bramall Lane and celebrated with the rest of the squad at the final whistle following their thrilling win, suffered a knee cartilage injury in training. He admits it is "50/50" that Ampadu could be back for the final dozen matches of the season.

Leeds United defender Pascal Struijk underwent groin surgery last year after an initial period of 'conservative' rehabilitation, which is the course of action decided upon for club captain Ethan Ampadu.

Leeds United will look to maintain their impressive form when they face West Bromwich Albion in the Championship on Saturday at Elland Road. The Whites have an impressive record at home this season,