Leeds United have key Anton Stach advantage despite Germany snub

Leeds United can get ready for Anton Stach to get even better next season.

The German midfielder joined from TSG Hoffenheim last summer, finishing the season as one of the Premier League's best additions.

Despite this, the 27-year-old would miss out on a place in Julian Nagelsmann's World Cup squad, with Stach not aided by a string of injuries in the second half of the season.

Whites fans were naturally bewildered by the decision, especially with Stach passed fit at the end of the season.

But this does come with its benefits for Daniel Farke, who is looking to further progress with his side after securing survival.

As Leeds aim for exactly that, Stach could become even more crucial, with the coming summer arriving to his aid.

Leeds and Anton Stach can benefit from Germany situation

Making the move at the end of July last year, Stach did not exactly have months to get up to speed before the start of the season.

Despite this, he settled into life in the Premier League seamlessly, even during a period when Leeds were struggling at the bottom.

Possessing superb physical qualities, a wand of a right foot and creative instincts, the German did not once look out of place in English football.

However, Leeds themselves would get better as the season progressed, with the final iteration of Farke's side a completely different team to the one seen in August.

Having a full pre-season with the side will only aid Stach in this regard, especially as he recovers fully from a string of injuries that saw him in and out of the team between February and May.

Each time he returned, a setback would soon follow, with no break to get fully back up to speed.

As disappointing as it is to miss out on the World Cup, it could well benefit the midfielder in the long run, allowing him to bring a frustrating run of issues to an end.

Stach trait vital to Leeds moving forward

For a bargain fee of £17million, there weren't many, if any, signings across the Premier League who could match the contribution of Stach.

Scoring five times and registering three assists in the league, he more than chipped in in this regard, while his presence was sorely missed when he was unavailable.

Capable in all three thirds of the pitch, he is incredibly versatile, with his height and physicality being a huge asset that Farke must look to build around.

But importantly, as Leeds aim to become more of a possession-based outfit once again, they have someone readily available to play this style - someone who fans may have not even seen the very best of just yet.