Ross McCormack has told BBC Radio Leeds that he feels sorry for Leeds United attacker Joel Piroe, because the Dutchman is not being given the chance to do what he was signed for – to score goals.
Piroe, 24, joined Leeds for an initial £10.5m in the summer from Swansea – a deal that could go as high as £16m, according to Phil Hay. He made a superb start, scoring on debut in the 4-3 win over Ipswich.
But of late, he has been playing in the 10 role behind Georginio Rutter. He scored four goals in his first five games, but has struggled in his last two outings – the 3-1 loss to Southampton and QPR at home.
Piroe has now started all 10 Championship matches this season – three for Swansea, seven for Leeds. It might be that his struggle in the last couple of games is down to a need for a rest. The break is coming.
If Farke decides to keep him in the starting XI on Saturday, he will at least get that rest over the next fortnight. But McCormack feels sorry for Piroe, because he is not being played as our centre-forward.
Charlie Crew is the subject of a tug of war between Wales and England at the moment and Wales U21 manager Matty Jones has told a press conference he is confident Wales will keep the Leeds talent.
Crew, 17, broke into our U21 side last season and has become a key player this term under Michael Skubala. He has started all six Premier League 2 games so far, and the International Cup win over Nice.
Not only that, but the technically-gifted star has also made his Wales U21 debut this term – winning two caps in the prior break. He was even training with Rob Page’s senior side last month, a signal of intent.
Alongside Ethan Ampadu and Joe Rodon, with Ampadu excited by the Leeds teen. England have caught wind. The Sun’s Alan Nixon initially reported that England are hoping to snatch him from Wales soon.
Well, Jones has confirmed those reports are true and described England’s approach as “aggressive”. But, he hopes that Crew – after having meetings with the Leeds teen – will choose to stay with Wales.
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