Leeds United Star Wilfried Gnonto Suffers Injury While on International Duty
Leeds United winger Wilfried Gnonto’s hopes of regaining his place in the squad have been dealt a blow after he picked up an injury while playing for Italy’s under-21 team. Gnonto, who has struggled for game time at Leeds, was praised for his performance against QPR, which could have signaled a return to the starting lineup.
However, during Italy’s under-21 match against the Netherlands, Gnonto was forced to leave the game due to an ankle problem. The Italian media released a statement during the game, saying: “The striker is forced to leave due to an ankle problem.”
Extent of Injury Unknown
The full extent of Gnonto’s injury is still unknown, but Leeds journalist Adam Pope suggested that it could be a muscular problem. Pope tweeted: “Re Gnonto we will have to wait and see. One contact in Italy says it was an unfortunate injury, needs to be checked over but it could be a muscular problem. Know more I guess when it settles down.”
Concerns for Leeds United
Gnonto’s injury will be a concern for Leeds United manager Daniel Farke, who will be hoping that the winger’s setback is not too severe. With 16 Leeds players on international duty, Farke will be keeping a close eye on his squad, hoping that no more injuries occur.
The timing of Gnonto’s injury is particularly unfortunate, with the Championship run-in approaching. Leeds United will be relying on their squad depth to maintain their promotion push, and any further injuries could prove detrimental to their chances.
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