Leeds:
‘Special’ players can be injured until December
The Whites could receive more bad news after defeat to Southampton on Saturday.
Leeds United could face another blow over the injury status of one of their stars following a disappointing defeat to Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium on Saturday, according to reports.
What is the latest news about Leeds United?
Daniel Farke appeared disappointed on the south coast against Southampton as his side lost 3-1, with Adam Armstrong’s double and Will Smallbone’s effort making Pascal’s Struijk response little more than a consolation .
The Whites’ six-match unbeaten run has now ended in the Championship and Farke lamented their defensive work in the post-match press conference, saying via BBC Sport:”Southampton were more effective in this match. We more or less won all the statistics, but the important thing is that they won 3-1. What was decisive was our defensive behavior not perfect, like the previous games, when we had four clean sheets in a row. We need to be more alert, more alert, more accurate in the decisive moments. Small moments can create so the difference is big. The first goal should have been ruled out by VAR for offside but there is no VAR in the league so you have to get down a little quicker to protect Armstrong’s run.”
Former Whites icon Jermaine Beckford has explained why he thinks Southampton have outplayed their division rivals, telling Sky Sports via the Yorkshire Evening Post:”It was frustrating, they didn’t seem to get into the rhythm. They were second to the ball for most, especially in the first half. Southampton were fantastic, they moved the ball very well, they didn’t keep the ball.” Defensively as I expected, they changed their game plan very, very quickly and very smartly. It was an unusual performance from Leeds United and a team I don’t expect to see again any time soon.
Elsewhere, Leeds summer transfer target Matt O’Riley has signed a new deal with Scottish Premiership side Celtic, ending speculation linking the Denmark Under-21 international with a move to Elland Road, according to Leeds Live.
Looking ahead, the Whites face Queens Park Rangers on Wednesday at Elland Road, who have picked up just eight points from their opening nine matches and sit in 22nd place.
When will Wilfried Gnonto return from injury?
According to Football Insider journalist Pete O’Rourke, Leeds striker Wilfried Gnonto could be sidelined until November or even early December after having ankle surgery.
In terms of timetable, a figure of around eight weeks has been detailed as a possible worst-case scenario for Gnonto, amid signs that Leeds are keen to offer the Italy international a contract new at Elland Road to avoid speculation about his future at Elland Road. club.
Gnonto, who Leeds manager Michael Skubala called “special” in February, has made six
appearances this season for his current side in all competitions, scoring a goal in the process, according to Transfermarkt . However, Farke will be without the former Zurich star for a while as he looks to motivate his team for the busy schedule ahead.
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