Leeds: £20m star now dealt ‘massive blow’ at Elland Road
Prior to their encounter on Wednesday, Leeds United has suffered a significant setback.
Despite a rocky start to the season, Leeds United has started to click after a stunning three-goal victory over Millwall.Due to a tight schedule and players returning from international duty, manager Daniel Farke is wary about making too many changes to the starting lineup, but he may consider rotating a few places.Although losing Djed Spence to injury is a setback for Leeds, presenter Joe Wainman notes that the team has adapted effectively so far and emphasizes Spence’s potential future significance.
Prior to their match against Hull City on Wednesday, Leeds United has suffered a significant setback, but broadcaster Joe Wainman has a more upbeat take on the circumstance.
On, the Yorkshire team will visit Hull City.
After completely overhauling his team during the summer transfer window, Daniel Farke will be somewhat pleased with the start his team has made this season. Tyler Adams, Jack Harrison, Robin Koch, and Marc Roca were all important players that left, prompting Leeds to sign new players who would need time to adjust. Leeds are unbeaten in the league since then, and things have begun to click in light of their recent three-goal destruction of Millwall after earning only one point in their first two games.
After a great victory at the weekend, Farke has stated that he won’t make any significant roster changes for the Whites’ next trip to Hull on Wednesday.
“When there is a quick turnaround there are some question marks as there are always knocks and bruises. We have a lot of quality and a lot of players who are pushing. I am not too concerned about the turnaround but we have to keep in mind the complete picture because players came back from international duty and there is lots of travelling and sometimes many minutes. Right now we have a busy week with three games in six days, but in general I am not a friend of rotating too much because there’s breaks in the rhythm a little bit. But I am always thinking about one, two, three positions. We definitely won’t change the whole 11 players.”
Despite the fact that the transfer window is now closed, Ben Jacobs, a journalist, recently stated that Leeds may try to use the free-agent market to recruit a new full-back or they may hope that their present group of players remain healthy. According to the BBC, Sam Byram, who usually defends on the right side, has occasionally been used at left-back this season. Djed Spence just received an eight-week injury-related suspension.
It’s a massive blow for the player – Joe Wainman
Although losing a player of Spence’s caliber is undoubtedly undesirable, the Tottenham Hotspur loanee has only made one appearance this season and is yet to start a league game. Although Farke had anticipated involving Spence more in his team over the coming weeks, he will now have to do without the 23-year-old.
It’s a major setback for Spence to be out for a sizable amount of time so soon after moving to Elland Road, according to Wainman. The presenter points out that the England youth international hasn’t played much for the team this season and that they’ve started out steadily without him in the lineup. He replied in response …
“Yeah. I guess it’s a massive blow for the player, but just like for Leeds United’s perspective, I think he’s showed in a 20 minute spell when he came on against Sheffield Wednesday what he can do. We know what he can do from his time at Nottingham Forest of course. I think he’s a full-back that should be above this level, a bit like Joe Rodon personally, but it just didn’t work out for them at Spurs. And it is a big blow but the angle I’ve took is look, we’ve only seen him for 20 minutes, and we’ve got through six games without him.”
There is no denying that Spence is a tremendous talent; but, his time at Tottenham Hotspur did not go as planned, and he is by no means the only one. Spence originally signed for Tottenham Hotspur for a sum of £20 million following a strong run in the Championship, according to Sky Sports.
Will Leeds miss Djed Spence?
Given how little he has played for them this season, they might not noticeably miss him, but there is no doubt that he would make them a better squad. The young right-back performed admirably in the Championship and, if healthy, would probably start each game.
Due to their experience, Byram and Ayling are maybe Farke’s safer alternatives, but if the Leeds manager wants an exciting talent causing difficulties in the opposing half, Spence could be his man when he returns from injury.
