Georginio Rutter provides fitness hint on Instagram ahead of Rotherham United v Leeds United
Georginio Rutter has posted an image on social media that suggests he will be fit to feature for Leeds United against Rotherham United in potentially a huge boost for Daniel Farke.
Leeds boss Farke described Rutter as a “major doubt” for Friday’s (24 November) game when speaking at his pre-match press conference.
Rutter sustained an injury while away with France Under-21s and has not trained with his United team-mates since returning to Thorp Arch.
Farke’s comments suggested that he would be forced into making a change to his side for the contest at New York Stadium.
However, Rutter posted an advertisement of the game on his personal Instagram story on Friday afternoon (24 November).
That implies that the Frenchman will be in the squad at the very least – and a starter should he prove he is fit enough to do so ahead of kick-off.
If he is deemed not fit enough to start, then it is likely that Patrick Bamford will be handed his first Championship start of the campaign.
Farke will not want to take any risks on Rutter, but at the same time he knows just how important the 21-year-old is to this side.
Rutter has missed just one of Leeds’ 15 league games this season, starting 13 of those and contributing to eight goals overall.
Should Leeds beat Yorkshire rivals Rotherham, they will close the gap on top two Leicester City and Ipswich Town to five points for the next 24 hours at least.
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