Willy Gnonto dilemma soon to emerge after Leeds United injury update
Willy Gnonto’s Leeds career has certainly had its ups and downs.
Leeds United are preparing to face Brighton this weekend, with hopes of adding to what has been a solid start to life back in the Premier League.
The Whites have picked up 11 points from their first nine games, which is already a huge step towards survival in the top flight.
With that in mind, their chances of increasing their points haul this weekend may have been increased with the latest update on Gnonto, though it will bring a selection headache to fruition for Daniel Farke.
Leeds could have Willy Gnonto back for Brighton
Gnonto has been absent from Leeds as a result of a calf injury, leaving Farke with very few options on the wings.
Brenden Aaronson has started in Gnonto’s absence and has generally impressed more often than not in that role.
However, Farke confirmed that Gnonto could be fit to face Brighton, but will certainly not be named in the starting 11.
Via his press conference, he said: “First full training week, he’s definitely, after being out for so long, not a topic for the starting line-up, definitely not. We will see if we take him to the game.”
It means that Aaronson is likely to start there again, but with Gnonto slowly returning to fitness, Farke has a decision to make.
Aaronson’s form is more than worthy of his spot in the starting 11, while Gnonto is undoubtedly one of their most talented attacking options.
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Winter exit could be on the cards for Willy Gnonto
MOT Leeds News revealed that Gnonto is attracting interest from Saudi Arabia ahead of the winter window, with bids anticipated for the forward.
If he is unable to regain his place in the starting 11 upon his return from injury, the lure of big wages could entice him to make a move, should an approach be received.
Leeds need to add to their attacking options in January, with Fabio Carvalho already linked with a move to Elland Road, as well as Gonzalo Garcia.
As a result, these next few weeks will not only provide a dilemma for Farke but also for Gnonto.
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