Behind the scenes, Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been highly impressed with defender Junior Firpo.
Graham Smyth, a journalist, discussed the £13 million left-back on the Inside Elland Road Podcast.
Following a thrilling 4-3 victory over Ipswich Town, yesterday’s game against Sheffield Wednesday was rather less spectacular.
Leeds couldn’t break through despite having more possession, more shots, and more than double the number of passes.
Daniel Farke has had a difficult start to his career at Elland Road.
His roster has changed considerably from last season, albeit he did make some key signings right before the transfer window closed.
P and Djed Spence made their debuts off the bench yesterday, with Ilia Gruev also waiting in the wings.
However, another player at Leeds who has really impressed Farke without making an appearance this season is Junior Firpo.
The left-back position has been a conundrum this season, with youngster Jamie Shackleton filling in right now.
Sam Byram has picked up an injury while Pascal Struijk is currently required at centre-back.
Leeds boss Farke already impressed with Firpo
Speaking just before the transfer window closed, Smyth said: “There might not be a great deal else that happens.
“As far as we’re aware, there’s no left-back on the agenda right now.
As of Wednesday morning, Leeds were still keeping an eye on Luke Thomas and hoped for a change.
“However, we had the impression that if Thomas didn’t come off, Leeds might just go with what they’ve got.”
“[Daniel] Farke is said to be impressed with Junior Firpo and believes he’ll do well in the Championship.”
“We know Sam Byram is a solid one, but it’s a risk for me.” You’re almost asking a pair of recently very injury-prone athletes to fill out a 46-game season and ensuring that any ailments they sustain are not concurrent.
“But, of course, both of them are currently injured.”
Firpo will expect to be able to join the Leeds team as soon as he is fit, and Farke will want him to be available as soon as possible.
He was supposed to leave during the summer, but his fitness undoubtedly derailed those plans.
Leeds will be able to start climbing the league faster if they can name a stable team on a weekly basis.
It’s early days in the Championship, and the going is tough, but Farke won’t want to slip too far behind the leaders this early in the season.
