Liam Hogan doubtful for Salford’s Carabao Cup clash with Leeds

Salford captain Liam Hogan remains a doubt for the Carabao Cup visit of Leeds.

Defender Hogan has seen a surgeon in a bid to resolve the injury which ruled him out of City’s first two matches of the season.

Boss Graham Alexander has no other injury concerns and could opt to make changes.

Jake Beesley and Luke Armstrong are pushing for places in the starting line-up.

Leeds could hand a debut to Eddie Nketiah, who joined on loan from Arsenal on transfer deadline day.

Illan Meslier may get a run-out in goal while Gaetano Berardi, Gjanni Alioski, Robbie Gotts, Jamie Shackleton and Helder Costa will also be in contention.

Jack Clarke could make his first appearance since completing his move to Tottenham and returning to Leeds on loan.

Luke Ayling (ankle) and Tyler Roberts (knee) are still sidelined.