The Leeds United skipper sat out the defeat at The Den last time around.
Leeds United captain Liam Cooper has revealed that he might be back to first-team football sooner than expected.
Cooper was withdrawn in the first half of United’s 1-0 win over West Brom earlier this month, before missing the defeat by Millwall with a groin injury.
And although the Leeds centre-back admits that it’ll be another few weeks before he’s back, the 28-year-old has revealed that he’s progressing well.
He told LUTV: “Still on schedule. It’s settling down a little bit quicker than I thought it would, there’s a bit of damage in the tendon which usually takes a bit longer, but I’m progressing well in the gym.
“Really looking forward to getting back outside, it’ll maybe be a couple of weeks yet but hopefully I can keep cracking on in the gym, strengthening around the muscle.
“Who knows, I could get back a bit earlier but it all depends on the healing process.”
The sooner Cooper is back, the better.
Gaetano Berardi deputised for him in the 2-1 defeat at The Den before the international break, but was given a first-half red card.
But Leeds were successful in appealing the Swiss defender’s dismissal and he is available to partner Ben White in central defence on Saturday as the Whites welcome Birmingham to Elland Road.
Marcelo Bielsa’s side are fifth in the Championship.
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