Sam Allardyce must turn to Leeds United ace Wilfried Gnonto after what happened v West Ham and season in general
Leeds United are in severe danger of dropping down to the Championship following various results at the weekend.
The Whites, of course, did themselves no favours as they lost 3-1 to West Ham on Sunday (21 May), with Everton snatching a point in the dying seconds against Wolves on Saturday (20 May).
Nottingham Forest secured their Premier League safety with a 1-0 win against Arsenal on the same day, with Leicester City then picking up a point in a goalless draw with Newcastle United on Monday (22 May).
It was a really bad few days for the Whites, whose loss was made worse given how they look to have lost both Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo to injury.
The former is seemingly definitely out of the clash, but there remains hope that the latter will be passed fit to play a part [Phil Hay].
It could, however, see young attacker Wilfried Gnonto make a rare start, and an even more rare opportunity at centre-forward.
Regardless of where he plays across the front line, the young Italian must start, with Leeds in desperate need of goals and points in their clash against Tottenham on Sunday (28 May).
Despite playing just 1,346 minutes in the Premier League this season – with only three Leeds players playing fewer – Gnonto has the best Expected Assists (xA) and chances created figures at the club at 0.14 and 1.40 respectively (Opta Analyst).
Moreover, the teenager boasts more carries per 90 (15) and a higher average carry distance (12.31) than any of his teammates.
A tight defence will be key to securing at least a point against Tottenham, but given the shambolic defensive record at the Whites this season, coupled with the idea of facing deadly striker Harry Kane, finding the back of the net has become more important than ever.
In other Leeds United news, Gary Neville has shared a ‘mad’ Whites relegation prediction live on Sky Sports.