Leeds have a “magic” talent out on loan who could aid their Gnonto concerns
Leeds United could give this fringe star more opportunities to impress soon away from Wilfried Gnonto
Leeds United will go into Friday night’s big clash away at Sheffield Wednesday pumped up to collect another victory in the Championship, with Daniel James’ sublime solo strike enough for the Whites to beat a resilient Stoke City side 1-0 last match.
James’ spot in the XI looks secure off the back of this vital goal, battling back from injury issues to remind everyone at Elland Road that he’s the main starter down the right wing.
This could be bad news for Wilfried Gnonto, who had started to breathe life back into his up-and-down Whites career with James sidelined – the Italian attacker helping himself to four goals in February playing in the spot freed up by the Welshman being out.
Gnonto could even push to leave Elland Road once again if he tumbles down the pecking order, with Daniel Farke keeping an open mind to the possibility of reintroducing this fringe talent into the first-team set-up when he returns from his loan move if the 20-year-old does decide enough is enough.
The player to ease Leeds’ Gnonto concerns
Ian Poveda has become an instant fan favourite since making the switch from West Yorkshire to South Yorkshire in January, joining Sheffield Wednesday amid a gargantuan attempt to stave off the Championship relegation zone.
Poveda might well only have one assist next to his name from seven Owls games so far, but he’s got the hardened masses at Hillsborough purring nonetheless over his technical brilliance.
The skilful 24-year-old winger successfully completed three dribble attempts last match against Plymouth Argyle, twisting and turning defenders for fun with his side winning this big basement battle clash 1-0 courtesy of their new Colombian loanee’s unpredictability on the ball.
Even having a goal dubiously ruled out in that clash due to a potential offside, Poveda could well fancy sticking it out permanently in his new surroundings when the loan stint is over.
The South American attacker’s contract is up with Leeds at the climax of t he campaign with a high number of potential suitors – alongside the Owls – no doubt wanting to sign Poveda on a free transfer off the back of his bright spell with Wednesday to date.
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