Jayden Bogle decision made for Leeds United clash v Preston North End
Jayden Bogle has arrived with the Leeds United squad at Deepdale ahead of their clash with Preston North End on Saturday, according to Graham Smyth.
The 24-year-old missed the 3-1 win over Middlesbrough last time out, with Max Wober and Sam Byram deputising at full-back, but he travelled with the squad on 14 December.
Bogle has started 18 of Leeds’ 20 Championship clashes so far this season, becoming an important member of the squad since his summer move from Sheffield United.
Writing via X [14 December], Smyth wrote: Jayden Bogle here with the squad.
Jayden Bogle appears ahead of Preston North End v Leeds United
While Byram was more than comfortable at right-back, the Whites will not want to miss too many matches without the attacking capabilities of the former Blades defender.
He has already notched two goals and one assist in the league this term, playing a similar role to that of Junior Firpo on the opposite flank, though he is now unavailable through injury.
The 28-year-old is another key part of the Leeds squad, helping to keep clean sheets before rushing forward and grabbing one of his four goal contributions this season.
Bogle can be known to pick up a few bookings, which could be seen as a problem if he is suspended but that is an issue for a different time.
Due to his absence, the return of Bogle is well-timed and a much-needed boost for Farke and his side, who are looking to shoot straight to the top of the Championship table.
Just one point separates Leeds from league leaders Sheffield United after 20 matches, putting them in a brilliant position to secure automatic promotion, having missed out so narrowly last time.
Given Bogle’s history with the Blades, it is already shaping up to be an interesting promotion battle at the top end of the Championship table. Hopefully, the defender chose the right team in the summer.
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