Leeds United defender Joe Rodon caught his studs in the turf which led to him being withdrawn in the 4-1 win v Huddersfield Town, according to Phil Hay.
The Athletic journalist claims that he went down on the pitch and walked off when taken off as Liam Cooper replaced him.
Rodon has been a first-team regular under Daniel Farke since he joined from Tottenham Hotspur on loan this summer.
These kinds of knocks happen in games and even if there was slight discomfort, it made sense to take him off given the scoreline.
Leeds were in cruise control and set to win comfortably so it made no sense to make anyone play through the pain barrier.
It’s not as if he’s a youngster fighting for his place in the team as he’s a first-team regular who Daniel Farke will want for the upcoming games.
It remains to be seen what the German’s reading of the situation is and hopefully, he allays any fears that Leeds fans have about the defender.
Rodon has been an important player for the Whites and they need him fit in the coming weeks.
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