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‘Phenomenal’ Leeds gem leads way in Championship, Farke deserves praise

With his recent breakout performance at Leeds United, Archie Grey seemed destined to be a mainstay in the team for many years to come.

It is assumed that he won’t be forced to go, given that he has previously been connected to Premier League teams, Manchester United included [Football Transfers].
This season, Grey has participated in 2,363 more minutes of play in the Championship than any other player under the age of 21.

According to LFC Data on Twitter [3 February], Grey is the only player in that age group with more clean sheets in the second tier than any other player.

MOT View: 'Phenomenal' Leeds gem leads way in Championship, Farke deserves praise

It is logical to judge Grey on clean sheets because he has been a right-back regular this season, but that is only after a masterclass from Daniel Farke.

Archie Gray’s Leeds United career to date

The German forced his hand to move the boy into that position, and he hasn’t looked back.

With 2.4 tackles per game [WhoScored], Grey is actually the most prolific player among Leeds players—not counting the recently deceased Djed Spence (2.4).

He leads the league in dribbles per game (0.8), which only serves to emphasise his offensive prowess.

Jermaine Beckford praised Gray’s performance in his debut against Cardiff City, calling it “phenomenal.” In the six months that have passed, Grey has only become better.

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Archie Grey, who is linked to a potential transfer to Manchester United, has been outstanding for Leeds United this season.

With 86 touches of the ball in the 1-0 victory over Bristol City, the teenager tied center-backs Ethan Ampadu (93) and Joe Rodon (103) for the most [WhoScored].

Furthermore, Grey was victorious in four out of his six ground duels (Sofascore), and only Georginio Rutter was able to match his three successful dribble returns.

Gray’s ascent displays no signs of abating, as he went from being a promising centre midfielder to one of the league’s best right-backs.

 

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‘Major doubt’: Daniel Farke says 24-year-old Leeds United player is ill and likely to miss Plymouth game now

Jamie Shackleton, a star for Leeds United, may be absent owing to illness, according to Daniel Farke, who spoke with the media on Monday morning ahead of Tuesday night’s FA Cup match against Plymouth.

Throughout the entire campaign, Shackleton, 24, has been a consistent contributor for Leeds. It follows an arduous loan spell at Millwall during which he was frequently left off of the starting lineup.June is when his contract expires.

But manager Farke noticed him throughout the preseason after he made an impression. The Leeds-born midfielder has been a fixture in the lineup for him, whether it is in the middle of the park, on the right wing, or at left back.

Daniel Farke says 24-year-old Leeds United player is ill and could now miss Plymouth game

When the season was almost over, his agent said he would permanently depart Leeds, but Shackleton has stayed in Leeds. He was excited about getting started on Tuesday night.

Following a 1-1 draw at Elland Road, Leeds will play Plymouth in an FA Cup fourth round replay at Argyle. Shackleton began the match. Farke claims that Shackleton is ill, thus it is unlikely that he will be available.

Leeds United v Plymouth Argyle - Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round

We still have 24 hours, but Jamie Shackleton’s illness is regrettably a serious doubt. However, since every other player made it through without any injuries, he is unable to practice today, Farke stated on the Club’s YouTube channel.

Daniel Farke says Jamie Shackleton could miss Plymouth match

While Connor Roberts is cup-tied, Shackleton is skipping the journey down south along with Pascal Struijk, Stuart Dallas, and Dan James. Archie Grey appears to be the one to start on the right side of defence.

After scoring against Bristol City, Willy Gnonto might stay out wide, but it’s also likely that Jaidon Anthony will enter the game. There’s no doubt that Ilia Gruev, Glen Kamara, and Ethan Ampadu will keep playing.

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