'A tough period' - Leeds United star Gabriel Gudmundsson's admission after return vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Gabriel Gudmundsson has discussed his return from injury in Leeds United’s draw with Brighton & Hove Albion
Leeds United star Gabriel Gudmundsson conceded his spell on the sidelines was “tough” after returning to action at the weekend.
The defender completed 90 minutes in the 1-1 draw away at Brighton & Hove Albion, returning to the left wing-back spot after recovering from a hamstring injury.
He did not look as if he had been away, giving manager Daniel Farke a significant boost.
Gabriel Gudmundsson on return from injury
Post-match, the Sweden international said: “I have been waiting for this. Of course, it has been a tough period, but again just a credit to the physio team that helped me here today very prepared.
“So, of course, overall very happy with the point here. I think Brighton, especially, is a very, very difficult place to come to. And to be honest, I think last year we were lost here quite bad.
“I think they are doing some very good stuff, good stuff in the right direction. Today a point, we definitely take that.
“I think we had really good two or three chances. We showed really good resilience today and fought very well in the second half. And we take that point today, of course.”
Rediscoring rhythm
Leeds will be back in action on Wednesday (September 9), when they visit Chelsea in the Carabao Cup. It remains to be seen whether Gudmundsson will feature or whether Farke will hand a debut to deadline day recruit Melvin Bard.
Alternatively, James Justin could be used on the left-hand side as he was before Bard’s arrival.
Gudmundsson said: “Straight into the 90 minutes, of course, I am just so happy that my body feels okay. Probably will feel it tomorrow – that is another story!
“I just need to take care of my body. I got really good help from the medical team and the physios. Hopefully it is just going to be better and better now.
“And I just need to stay calm and focus on the weeks coming up. [I] need to get into the rhythm again but as I said, it felt good today.”