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Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has claimed that his club would have to enter the free agent market to solve the crisis at the club.
The Whites are currently struggling with an injury crisis with both of their defensive midfielders out with injuries and Max Wober is also sidelined and expected to return after a few weeks.
The injuries have been the cause of huge concern for Farke and the Leeds faithful, who are now hoping that the club can manage to sign a new player in the free agent market.
Midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate was on trial at Leeds recently but the player failed a medical at Elland Road and now they will have to consider other options.
Farke is aware of the issues facing his team and before the match against Sheffield United, he addressed the media and explained his team’s demands.
He has made it clear with his comments that he needs to sign a player who can play in the midfield as well as provide cover in defense.
He told the media, as reported by Leeds All Over:
“It’s most important not to speak about names but the profile is important. We’re thin on the holding midfield option. Ethan was our first choice, the back-up would be Ilia.
“We’re also a bit thin on the centre-back position. Max [Wöber] is out and was not really available since he came back in the summer, although he’s a bit ahead of schedule. We have to keep in mind Pascal [Struijk] had an injury record in his CV, Joe Rodon is on four yellows.
“In an ideal situation we’d bring in a deep-lying midfielder who could also cope with the centre-back position but he needs to accept a role where the main man comes back, Ethan is first choice, and our centre-backs.
Leeds United are fifth in the Championship. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)
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Publish date : 2024-10-18 12:20:31
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