Leeds defender Gary Kelly could soon be back in first-team action following long-term injury.
The 32-year-old former Republic of Ireland defender has made only three appearances under manager Dennis Wise due to persistent back and ankle injuries, with his last appearance in the 3-2 defeat at Barnsley in early November.
"When you look at the injuries we have, the international break has come at a good time," assistant manager Gus Poyet told the club's official website. "Tore (Andre Flo), Thommo (Alan Thompson), Gary Kelly, and Robbie Elliott are all getting nearer and they're good players we can have in a week or so.
"Gary should be training next week which is good news, Tore has been running and is close and Thommo as well."
Kelly's prolonged absence had prompted some Leeds fans to speculate the full-back's distinguished Elland Road career was effectively over with his lucrative contract due to expire in the summer, but he could yet make a timely return to boost their survival chances.
Former Chelsea striker Flo has been out since breaking a bone in his foot at the end of January after just two appearances for Leeds, while Thompson and Elliott have both been sidelined with hamstring injuries.
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