Leeds United’s left back Junior Firpo’s latest injury setback will keep him out for three weeks, which is more evidence that a new left-back is required.
Leeds come into December in fine fettle after returning to winning ways against Swansea City in midweek, beating Michael Duff’s side 3-1 in the process.
However, the Whites have come out of the game with fresh concerns ahead of a second successive home game, against Middlesbrough
Ahead of the clash tomorrow, Daniel Farke spoke to the media and revealed that there are two new setbacks in the squad for the clash against Michael Carrick’s side.
The two names Farke mentioned were Joe Gelhardt, and left-back Junior Firpo, who came on for Sam Byram in the closing stages on Wednesday.
We can keep him as a squad player, but if Sam Byram’s legs are showing Firpo up with consistency and availability after his woes at Norwich, then it shows how badly he’s doing to stay fit.
Luke Thomas interest in the summer was a sign Farke was keen to get another left-back through the doors, and that cannot be ignored in a month’s time.
The 49ers will be smelling the distinct possibility of promotion this season and surely know that January is not the time for missed opportunities, especially ones that have been staring the club in the face for years like left-back has.
Firpo was revealed to have a hamstring issue that will keep him out for around three weeks (via Phil Hay
As much as Firpo made it very clear how happy he is at Leeds during his guest appearance on the club’s podcast last month, his constant fitness struggles are something the club need to finally address.
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