Medical team to patch up Rodrigo as best they can

25 May 2023 08:19 am, by Ellandback1

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Medical team to patch up Rodrigo as best they can

The Thorp Arch medical team face a race against time to patch up Rodrigo, as best they can, as Leeds prepare for their most important game, since their season finale this time last season. It has been established that he has been suffering from a plantar fascia injury, the same ailment that kept strike partner Bamford, sidelined for much of last season. Without any other recognised forwards in their squad, they will have to make do.

Not many teams are offered a last minute reprieve; let alone two seasons in a row. Lady luck will have to work overtime to unravel this mess. You'd think Leeds would have learnt by their mistakes, alas - wishful thinking. They have been screaming out for a top class striker for several seasons now, and whilst they continue to be linked with all and sundry, their striking options remain, just Rodrigo and Bamford.

Big Sam highlighted the clubs' lack of striking options, during his post match presser last weekend, and although making a rod for his own back, is 100% right in his assessment. They continue to wheel Bamford on and off the pitch whenever they can, yet both his stats, and his fitness levels are truly awful. In just over 1500 minutes of game time (this season), he has racked up a pathetic 'Whoscored' appraisal of just 6.36, placing his 22nd in the squad. Only Greenwood, Forshaw and Rutter have worse records (as far as the Senior players are concerned).

Should Rutter be given the nod

With Bamford sidelined, and Rodrigo struggling with a foot injury, do Leeds need to gamble on Georginio Rutter against Spurs on Sunday? The 21 year old record signing has been less than impressive since his arrival in January, but could have a chance to redeem himself, should he manage to help the Whites maintain their Premie League status.

Whoscored have given the Frenchman a rating of 6.19, placing him 26th in the rankings. He also has the worst pass rate for any outfield player in the entire squad, but needs must. Perhaps Gelhardt, fresh from his spell with Sunderland, could get an opportunity?

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Leeds1000 wrote on 26 May 2023 03:17 pm

andrewjohnsmith wrote: ↑Thu May 25, 2023 4:15 pm It was based on not being given the transfer funds he wanted. Probably didn't like all the bargains that Orta was sending his way instead. In hindsight, he was right. The next season was crap.

It didn't go too well for him either. I think Pablo was his mate so i will forgive him.

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Byebyegeegee wrote on 26 May 2023 08:59 am

WhiteRose wrote: ↑Thu May 25, 2023 8:16 pm What’s everyone’s opinion on the latest drivel from Richard keys? Newcastle should move their training ground to London to get more high profile players to sign for them I presume they would fly up to Newcastle for “home” games.

For me it’s a disgraceful thing to even suggest, for a club to even consider that would be complete betrayal of the fan base, lack of belief in the club and the town it’s based around - if players do t want to come to your club because if it’s location then they are not worth having.

It’s a ridiculous thing to suggest, but typical of the London centric media who all seem to believe that London is the only place to be in the whole country, and that the rest of us are living in the dark ages. Personally, I feel sorry for anyone who has the very great misfortune of having to live in that filthy, over populated, over priced, Hell like sh*thole. More fool them!

He probably only said it to be controversial and gain a bit of publicity and is, therefore, barely worth any consideration whatsoever.

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WhiteRose wrote on 25 May 2023 08:16 pm

What’s everyone’s opinion on the latest drivel from Richard keys? Newcastle should move their training ground to London to get more high profile players to sign for them I presume they would fly up to Newcastle for “home” games.

For me it’s a disgraceful thing to even suggest, for a club to even consider that would be complete betrayal of the fan base, lack of belief in the club and the town it’s based around - if players do t want to come to your club because if it’s location then they are not worth having.

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DDB220 wrote on 25 May 2023 07:15 pm

With the need for points to stay up and avoid relegation in the last 4 games, can you honestly see SA toeing the line on not playing a forward despite an injury crisis because the club may incur a a financial payment. Bearing in mind he is on a huge bonus to keep us up ? It is fantasy for me that he isn’t being used because we may have to make a payment.
He just isn’t good enough for Allardyce’s system, as he isn’t able to hold the ball up and lay it off.

We are relying on long throws to create ffs.

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Cjay wrote on 25 May 2023 05:42 pm

Chilli D wrote: ↑Thu May 25, 2023 2:40 pm I remember the same scenario with Michael Duberry back in the day

The Journalist who mentioned it has interviewed Orta.

So if anything adds credibility to his insider knowledge that's it

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