Leadbitter to miss start of Premier League season
Leadbitter is suffering from a hernia problem and won't be able to play at the beginning of the Premier League season.
The club announced that his injury was worse than expected and he hasn't yet recovered from the injury.
The 30-year-old made 41 appearances last season.
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G. Leadbitter
