Raphinha has not let attitude slide at Leeds United as exit talks continue – Graham Smyth
Graham Smyth has shared that the attitude of Leeds United star Raphinha has not dropped despite exit talk going into overdrive.
The Yorkshire Evening Post journalist reported that although an exit is likely this summer, likely to Barcelona or another big gun, things haven’t changed.
Raphinha is back in training ahead of the Southampton showdown after missing the win at Wolves due to COVID-19.
Reporting for the Yorkshire Evening Post, Smyth shared: “In the meantime, Raphinha will be back in training this week after a period of isolation having tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the win over Wolves.
“His attitude towards training has not changed during the speculation over his future and the club believe he is fully engaged in the relegation fight with eight huge games remaining, starting with the visit of Southampton on Saturday.”
Concentration.
Jesse March’s side are still not completely out of trouble despite back to back Premier League wins against Norwich and Wolves, but they now sit seven points clear of the relegation zone with eight matches to play.
Watford and Norwich both have a game in hand though, whilst Sean Dyche’s Burnley have three more fixtures to try and close the gap.
With nine goals and three assists in his 27 Premier League matches this season, Raphinha is bound to be the key to survival if Leeds are to stay out of trouble.
The reports that the Brazilian is back training and remains focused on the task at hand can only be welcome news for the loyal Whites supporters.
Let’s hope he can put that to good use on Saturday, and mastermind another victory, this time against Southampton.
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