Max Wober setback emerges in new Leeds United injury update
Maximilian Wober has been unable to take part in training at Leeds United after a reaction to his previous knee injury, Daniel Farke has said.
Speaking in his press conference ahead of facing Derby County on 29 December, Farke confirmed the Austrian has suffered a reaction in his knee after making his return from meniscus surgery this month.
Wober came off the bench to score against Derby in the reverse fixture at Elland Road on 7 December, but hasn’t been seen in a matchday squad since their match against Middlesbrough three days later.
In quotes reported by the Yorkshire Evening Post (27 December), Farke said: “He feels a bit of pain in the knee, still a bit sore.
“The knee where he had this surgery, little reaction after a bit of load for him in the recent weeks.
“Of course, disappointed for him and for us, because he was excellent when he was available – the two games (since he) wasn’t able to train.”
Maximilian Wober suffers fresh Leeds United injury setback
Although Wober has been seen in training since United’s 3-1 win over Middlesbrough on 10 December – in which he scored an own-goal – the Austrian has been lesser-spotted for much of this season.
The 26-year-old’s numerous injury problems since returning to Thorp Arch from his loan spell at Borussia Monchengladbach have seen Wober make just five appearances so far this term.
That includes a solitary Championship start – against Boro – and it remains to be seen if, even when fully fit, Wober can break his way into a back four which seems very settled at the moment.
Given the nature in which his first six months at Elland Road – ending in relegation – and subsequent exit on loan went, it’s no surprise to still see Wober being linked with a January transfer away [Salzburger Nachrichten, 30 November].
However, given his sheer lack of minutes this season and with the injuries piling up, even former club Red Bull Salzburg will be second-guessing the prospect of offering Wober an exit route from Elland Road.
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