A roundup of the most recent Leeds United news, including Elland Road updates on Marc Roca, Jamie Shackleton, Georgino Rutter, and Brendan Aaronson.
Marc Roca left Leeds in the summer transfer window and headed to Real Betis on a loan move. It looked like he wanted the move from the moment Leeds were relegated from the Premier League. Despite wanting to stay in the top flight, it looks like he is struggling to play at such a high level.
Spanish journalist Carlos Freytas Palomo believes Roca has struggled in La Liga. Apparently the midfielder’s performances have not been up to the level required.
Speaking to the Yorkshire Evening Post, Palomo said: “Marc plays better in the pivot, but not next to Guido [Rodríguez]. He is always a good defensive aid in duels, but against opponents with speed he is left far behind.
“He is the best we have in midfield – Guido is having terrible games. But he still hasn’t found someone to coordinate the midfield with. Betis does not create chances because he does not distribute the ball like an organising midfielder.
“He serves as a pivot, but he is not 100 per cent in every game, he disconnects and gets lost, that’s why they change him for [William] Carvalho. Most likely, when the Portuguese is at 100 per cent, [Roca] will be a substitute.
Pundit David Purtton has heaped praise on Leeds attacker Georginio Rutter while also highlighted areas for improvement as he named Rutter to his Championship team of the season thus far.
Rutter, a French attacker, has only two goals and three assists in 10 Championship games so far, but other aspects of his game have earned him recognition.
Prutton remarked of Rutter on Sky Sports: “Hefty price tag, took a while to find his feet.” With Piroe present, there is some
If Rutter starts becoming more clinical then Leeds could have one of the best players in the division on their hands.
Recent reports from the Yorkshire Evening Post have shared that Leeds United midfielder Jamie Shackleton wants to sign a contract extension with the club as soon as possible. Apparently, the player would ‘love nothing more’ than to sign a new deal.
Shackleton’s contract currently expires in June 2024 and he is now fighting to make sure it can be extended before he becomes a free agent next summer.
This season, the 24-year-old has featured in seven Championship games, starting in six. He is clearly currently seen as a key player and if he continues to feature a lot then we could definitely see Leeds offer him a new deal. Daniel Farke has come out and called the player ‘underrated‘ and also stated that he loves Shackleton.
The player, who came from Leeds’ academy, is clearly in love with the club and wants to fight for his place. If they do get promoted or strengthen in midfield then he could possible fall down the pecking order. It is a huge season for Shackleton.
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