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Plays for reserve team Hjelde (appendectomy) featured in Wednesday's Papa John's Trophy loss to Crewe Alexandra.

Impact Hjelde underwent an appendectomy earlier in October and has since returned to his role with the second team. He's been a reserve full-back for the senior team, but with Junior Firpo healthy and Stuart Dallas on his way back, it's unlikely Hjelde cracks the squad this season after drawing a couple appearances last campaign.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out after appendectomy Hjelde will miss some time after undergoing an appendectomy, William Jackson of LeedsLive reports.

Impact Hjelde's only senior appearance for the club came in a Carabao Cup clash with Barnsley FC on Aug. 24, so his absence from the squad is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players. Even once cleared to play, Hjelde is more likely to see minutes with the U21 squad than the first team.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in squad Hjelde (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Watford.

Impact Hjelde returns to the team Saturday after missing the last two months following knee surgery. He doesn't have a role with the senior team unless other injuries come about, so there's a chance he may not make an appearance the rest of the way.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes knee surgery Hjelde underwent knee surgery, but he's already walking without a limp and could be back within weeks rather than months, according to manager Jesse Marsch.

Impact This is an extremely optimistic take from Marsch, who seems to have that outlook on all of his injured players. No matter, even if Hjelde returns in April, he doesn't have a spot in the side unless Leeds are desperate for bodies, as that's what led to his prior two appearances off the bench.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE