Leeds United drop hint on Javi Gravia work permit via YouTube
Leeds United have dropped a hint on their press conference live stream thumbnail suggesting new manager Javi Gracia won’t be speaking to the press on Friday afternoon.
The West Yorkshire outfit announced the former Watford coach as their new manager [21 February] following the sacking of Jesse Marsch on February 6.
However, with the Whites facing a crucial relegation clash with Southampton this weekend, the Spaniard may miss the encounter due to a work permit issue, according to the Daily Mirror [22 February].
And Yorkshire Evening Post journalist Joe Donnohue, took to his personal Twitter account [24 February], to reveal that Gracia won’t be speaking to the press after the club dropped a subtle hint on their Youtube press conference thumbnail.
He tweeted: “Unconfirmed but no Javi Gracia on the Leeds United press conference live stream thumbnail suggests it won’t be the new head coach speaking to the press this afternoon. Raises questions over his work permit and whether he’ll be in the dugout tomorrow vs Southampton.”
Frustrating
It seems as if Leeds managerial saga is still ongoing with Gracia not being able to take the reins for their crucial relegation encounter with Southampton.
Leeds are in desperate need of three points against Southampton this Saturday and not having their Gracia in the dugout will not do any of the player’s confidence and morale any good.
In what is a game that could define the club’s season and position in the Premier League, to potentially not have their new boss or any of his coaches leading them out in front of their own fans is certainly a major blow.
The Whites fans will be hugely anticipating the Spaniard getting stuck into his new job, but it seems they may have to wait a while longer which is incredibly frustrating.
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