At Elland Road during the last five years, one recent signing has fallen short of expectations.
AfterAt Elland Road during the last five years, one recent signing has fallen short of expectations. only three seasons in the Premier League, Leeds United is once again competing for promotion in England’s second division, with Daniel Farke and company already aware of the scale of the task before of them after a rocky start to the current campaign.
The Yorkshire giants, who are presently in the playoff slots, have only managed three victories since returning to the Championship; as a result, the situation at Elland Road has only recently started to stabilize.
The loss of 15 players has been eased by the nine new faces that have arrived through the door, however, while Farke is also able to call upon a handful of figures who have returned to the club following stints out on loan last term, such as Daniel James.
Although the Wales international can be somewhat “headless” at times – as per pundit Darren Bent – it looks as if the winger could have a vital role to play this season, having already racked up four assists from just six league appearances from the flanks.
The 25-year-old has also been joined back at the club by fellow winger, Ian Poveda, with the previously outcast asset having been afforded a handful of opportunities to impress in recent weeks – albeit without truly being able to shine.
Those struggles beg the question as to whether the former Manchester City starlet actually has a future under Farke, with it clear to see that the 5 foot 6 enigma has not lived up to the billing since his arrival back in January 2020.
Why did Leeds sign Ian Poveda?
The diminutive talent certainly enjoyed an impressive footballing education having spent time on the books at the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, Brentford and even La Liga giants Barcelona, prior to joining Manchester City in 2016.
There was no doubt a great deal of buzz surrounding the promising sensation during his time at the Etihad, in particular, having been tipped to be the next wonderkid to emerge at City – following the likes of Jadon Sancho and Phil Foden.
The young player’s talent was clear when playing for the Cityzens, as he contributed 14 goals and assists in 32 games across all competitions at the U18 level before scoring another six goals and dishing out eight assists for the club’s U21 team.
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