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Leeds United’s Luke Ayling provides positive injury update

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Leeds United defender Luke Ayling suffered an ankle injury on Monday.

Luke Ayling of Leeds United prepares to take a throw in during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Derby County at Elland Road on October 31, 2017 in Leeds, England.

Leeds United star Luke Ayling has taken to Instagram to express his disappointment at his side’s failure to win against Nottingham Forest, but he has suggested that the injury he suffered during the game is not serious.

The West Yorkshire outfit played out a goalless draw with Forest at Elland Road in the Championship on Monday afternoon.

With the Reds struggling at the moment, the Whites were expected to pick up all three points from the encounter.

Luke Ayling of Leeds United beats George Friend of Middlesbrough during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Middlesbrough at Elland Road on November 19, 2017 in Leeds,...

However, Thomas Christiansen’s side failed to breach the Forest citadel and had to settle for a point.

Ayling started the match, but the 26-year-old star had to be substituted on 26 minutes due to an ankle injury.

Luke Ayling of Leeds United gives instructions to his team mates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Barnsley and Leeds United at Oakwell Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Barnsley,...

The former Bristol City star, who can operate as a defender or as a defensive midfielder, has suggested on Instagram that the ankle injury is not serious.

The 26-year-old’s message will surely be welcomed by the Leeds fans, as Ayling is an important player for the team and will be crucial in their quest to finish in the top six of the Championship this season.

Not the way I wanted to start 2018 but ankle is okay nothing serious #mot

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Adam Reach of Sheffield Wednesday and Luke Ayling of Leeds United in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday at Elland Road on February 25,...