Exit-linked Junior Firpo ‘failed’ at Leeds United, Daniel Farke likely to show him the door
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Junior Firpo’s defensive lapses and poor performances will see Daniel Farke show him the exit door at Leeds United, suspects Paul Robinson.
The former Barcelona full-back has been linked with a move back to La Liga [Ok Fichajes] after a torrid spell at Elland Road. He was not a regular but featured in 12 consecutive Premier League matches where Leeds conceded 27 goals.
Leeds’ defence was one of the biggest factors in their inevitable relegation from the Premier League last season and much blame has been given to the £12.8million man [Sky Sports].
Paul Robinson claims that, despite his attacking contributions, he never settled at Leeds and the exit door is his most likely destination this summer.
Speaking exclusively to MOT Leeds News, Robinson said: “He never hit the ground running and was another one of Victor Orta’s failed signings.
“You look at the amount of money that’s been spent on certain players and unfortunately he falls into that category of players that haven’t been a success defensively.
“He was susceptible last year and cost Leeds a lot of goals. He had a little spell towards the end of the season where you thought, ‘Where’s this been?’ He played, played well in a couple of games, attacking-wise.
“I don’t think it was ever a question over his attacking quality. Going forward in the final third, he gives you that overlap and he’s got decent delivery with his left foot.
“But I think he had significant defensive susceptibility and there was always a mistake in him. I don’t think he ever played particularly well over a run of games. It just didn’t work.
“He’s one that I suspect, you know, that the manager would probably want to move on and freshen his squad up anyway.”
In other Leeds United news, the club have set their sights on a Liverpool wantaway following the news of Max Wober’s soon-to-be departure.