In his pre-game press conference prior to the match against Watford Farke gave a concerning update on the injury he sustained on Wednesday night.
In the first 20 minutes of Leeds’ 0-0 stalemate with Hull City, Gnonto was forced off with what appeared to be an ankle inju
Farke has confirmed Leeds’ worse fears, though, with Gnonto – described as ‘terrific’ by Leon Osman, having suffered ankle ligament damage, in what is a big blow for the Whites.
Farke has confirmed Leeds’ worse fears, though, with Gnonto – described as ‘terrific’ by Leon Osman, having suffered ankle ligament damage, in what is a big blow for the Whites.
Farke provided the update in his press conference this afternoon, and says Leeds will know more this afternoon once he is fully assessed.
He said: “Sadly bad news with him. He’s done his lateral ankle ligament. We wait for the assessment this afternoon. He’ll definitely not be available tomorrow.”
This will come as a huge blow to Farke with Gnonto clearly among Leeds’ most influential players at the front end of the pitch after fighting so hard to keep him over the summer.
That said, Leeds are stacked with options in the wide positions this season and his absence will provide the likes of Jaidon Anthony the chance to enjoy a prolonged run in the side following his deadline day move from Bournemouth.
Crysencio Summerville, Dan James and Ian Poveda should also provide Farke with enough options in the time it takes Gnonto to return, though there is no doubt his absence will be a huge blow.
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