Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has confirmed that center-back Joe Rodon will be sidelined for eight to 10 weeks due to a serious hamstring injury. Rodon, a 28-year-old Wales international, was forced to leave the field after just 34 minutes in Leeds' 1-1 Premier League draw with Brentford last Sunday. The injury comes after he had previously played in the team's season-opening league win at Nottingham Forest and a Carabao Cup victory over the same club. Farke described the injury as "bad news," stating that Rodon will definitely not be available before the next international break. The manager called the absence a "big blow" for the team, adding that it increases the pressure to secure a wing-back and may require James Justin to step in at center-back. Farke emphasized the importance of Rodon's quick recovery and noted that the January transfer window could be a potential time to bring in reinforcements if needed. Leeds United signed French defender Melvin Bard on deadline day to strengthen their left-back options. James Justin, a versatile player, has already filled in for Sweden international Gabriel Gudmundsson, who suffered a hamstring injury during pre-season. Rodon's absence will also impact Wales' international schedule, as the team is set to face Portugal on September 24 and Denmark on September 27 in away UEFA Nations League Group 4 matches during the next international break. They also have home Nations League games against Norway and Denmark at the beginning of October.