The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Tuesday 11th February) - Wober out until April
Good Morning. It's Tuesday 11th February, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road...
Wober out until April
Speaking ahead of tonight's crunch tie at Vicarage Road, Daniel Farke has revealed that Max Wober will be out of action until April, and will undergo keyhole surgery this week, to stitch his torn meniscus back together. The versatile defender who can play anywhere across the back line has been battling a persistent knee issue throughout the season. Despite undergoing meniscus surgery last October, the problem has resurfaced, necessitating further surgery. This setback means Wober will be unavailable until after the International Break, leaving Daniel Farke with fewer options at the back. On a brighter note, Farke confirmed the return of Joe Rodon and Daniel James for tonight's visit to Watford, both having recovered from minor knocks.
Bad news sadly with Max Wober, this ongoing knee problem. He will need another surgery, we'll do this as quick as possible and he'll be out until the next international break. During this week he'll have the surgery and he's out for about six weeks, so the end of March.
Popey launches scathing attack on Guilavogui
On his recent "Don't Go To Bed Just Yet" podcast, BBC pundit Adam Pope unleashed a scathing attack on veteran Joshua Guilavogui's performances this season. The 34 year old, an emergency October signing has featured seventeen times this season, amassing 211 minutes of game time from all competitions. Popey didn't mix words, delivering a harsh judgment that cut deep. "He was free," Pope stated, "You're putting in a freebie like that, you get what you've paid for, essentially, which is you've paid nothing so you get nothing."
Despite being a freebee, Guilavogui hasn't lived up to expectation. He started the third round match against Harrogate, playing as a centre-back, yet his obvious lack of pace made him a liability! Fortunately, Leeds should have more than enough cover in midfield with Tanaka, Rothwell, Gruev and Ampadu to see the season through!