Leo Hjelde
22-Year-Old
Sunderland
Premier
OUT
Injury Achilles
Est. Return 11/22/2025
Running but won't return yet
Hjelde (Achilles) is back on the grass but won't be an option before the October international break, manager Regis Le Bris told media during his pre-match press conference Thursday. "Leo is now running."
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That's not much of a significant update, but Hjelde is inching closer toward returning to action now that he's back on the grass. Following surgery on both of his Achilles, he'll likely need an extended period of training before being close to considered for the senior team. If fit, it wouldn't be surprising if he was loaned out in January.
That's not much of a significant update, but Hjelde is inching closer toward returning to action now that he's back on the grass. Following surgery on both of his Achilles, he'll likely need an extended period of training before being close to considered for the senior team. If fit, it wouldn't be surprising if he was loaned out in January.
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Return takes longer than expected
Hjelde (achilles) will remain out for the time being due to injury, coach Regis Le Bris said in the press conference, according to the Northern Echo. "Leo has struggled with his Achilles and will be a bit longer than expected as well. He had the surgery for both (of his Achilles) and worked hard last season to be connected with the squad, even if it was painful. But now, like Dennis, he has to rest completely to be able to connect with the squad again later."
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Will miss start of 2025/26 season
Hjelde will miss the start of the 2025/26 season while rehabbing from an Achilles injury, the club announced Friday.
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Loaned to Rotherham
Hjelde has joined Championship side Rotherham United on a six-month loan from Leeds United, the club announced Thursday.
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Plays for reserve team
Hjelde (appendectomy) featured in Wednesday's Papa John's Trophy loss to Crewe Alexandra.
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Out after appendectomy
Hjelde will miss some time after undergoing an appendectomy, William Jackson of LeedsLive reports.
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