Bye-bye: Leeds player who Farke called “impressive” has now played his last match at Elland

Leeds begin planning for summer 2024

Notwithstanding the fact that both teams were demoted from the Premier League the previous season, the Whites are presently in second position, trailing Leicester by just three points in the Championship. They appear to be reproducing Burnley’s feat from the previous season. Since Ipswich Town is only one point behind Daniel Farke’s team and is likewise poised for automatic promotion, the German team may need to finish second with the fewest points ever needed—that is, if they can’t catch the Foxes.

The 27-year-old is enjoying himself greatly in his native nation and has so far been a mainstay for Manuel Pellegrini.

Nor would the team have had a natural right-back in their lineup despite Archie Gray’s amazing performances in that position had it not been for the deadline-day arrival of Conor Roberts on loan from Burnley in January. Therefore, whether they get promoted or not, a summer rebuild will probably be under way.

Ian Poveda has played his last game for Leeds

Ian Poveda is now on loan at Sheffield Wednesday, a team in Yorkshire, and according to Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider, ‘will not be handed a contract renewal’ by the Whites. Prior to his departure in January, Farke has utilised the midfield player ten times this season.

Despite this, the Leeds manager continues to think highly of the former Barcelona academy player, calling him “impressive” after a strong run of training.
The former Norwich manager remarked, “Ian returned with a smile on his face and lots of confidence because he had good performances on this level.” He also showed a lot of promise over this training week. I admire what he’s demonstrated thus far.”

Even though the midfielder made 30 appearances for the Whites in his tenure at the team, it appears increasingly probable that he will be free to go when his £350,000-a-year contract expires this summer. This would then give Farke the opportunity to name a new player, ideally of Premier League calibre, to fill the vacant spot in the squad.