The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Thursday 19th September) - Does James injury mean it's Ramazani's time to shine?

[YorkshireSquare]

Good Morning. It's Thursday 19th September, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road...


Does James injury mean it's Ramazani's time to shine?

After a bright start to the season, scoring against Sheffield Wednesday, Dan James has missed the last couple of matches due to a hamstring injury and doesn’t look set to return to action until after the international break next month. There is no doubt James’ pure speed beings something different to the team, a lot of Championship defenders just can’t deal with his pace and it gives Leeds an option to stretch the opposition when things are tight.

Wilfried Gnonto has been deputising on the right wing with Manor Solomon making an impact from the left. But some would prefer to see Gnonto in the No.10 role at the heart of the team, pulling the strings and creating chances from more central areas. With summer signing Largie Ramazani is yet to get his first start, could this weekend be the chance to change things up.

Who would you start on the wings against Hull City?





Things not going well for Harrison at Everton

Jack Harrison was one of the first to leave the club on a loan clause last summer, heading over the Pennines to Everton. After an inconsistent first season it may have been a surprise to some that Everton renewed the deal for the current season. But it seems Harrison’s performances have been as inconsistent as ever so far and the Everton fans are not happy, taking to social media to express their frustration.

Still can’t get over Jack Harrison pretending to not be on the pitch for the entire game other than to give Villa a goal, one dreadful footballer him why did we resign him.

The day we never see Jack Harrison again will also be great. What a sad excuse of a footballer he is.

Absolutely sick of Jack Harrison mate. What a waste of a loan.

But with a contract at Leeds until the summer of 2028 he looks certain to return to Elland Road next summer if his poor performances at Goodison Park continue. Would you take Harrison back and if not do Leeds stand any chance on selling him for a decent fee given his diminishing value?

[Ellandback1]

Really hope Everton go down - I despise the thought of keeping Harrison on-loan, without so much as a loan fee.

[Ellandback1]

I'm surprised we haven't seen Ramazani start yet, especially with James being out. We forget the impact James had last season, with his goals and assists.

He (Ramazani) certainly needs to start on Saturday against a struggling Cardiff side! Perhaps in place of Gnonto who I thought struggled against Burnley.

[lufc1304]

I agree with the suggestion in the OP, play Willy at 10 and Ramazani wide right, he feels like the most natural replacement for Dan. Who we most definitely miss when he isn't available. Solomon, Gnonto, Ramazani and Joseph surely is an attacking four with far too much for Cardiff?

[Carrick Dave]

It doesn’t really matter who plays on the right wing as we only attack down the left.

[Ellandback1]

I agree with the suggestion in the OP, play Willy at 10 and Ramazani wide right, he feels like the most natural replacement for Dan. Who we most definitely miss when he isn't available. Solomon, Gnonto, Ramazani and Joseph surely is an attacking four with far too much for Cardiff?

Solomon has played 10 before - that would be interesting....

[lufc1304]

It doesn’t really matter who plays on the right wing as we only attack down the left.

Hahaha, good point!!!

[YorkshireSquare]

It doesn’t really matter who plays on the right wing as we only attack down the left.

Bit of a paradox isn't it, we never attack down the right but Bogle is always getting caught out of position

[ruttermania]

Both goals against Wednesday came down the right and there have been lots of attacks down the right so i don't know where this is coming from . Compared to last year there is a lot more balance to our attacking threat and I repeat once the front 5 have had a greater chance to train and play together it can only improve.

[Ellandback1]

Both goals against Wednesday came down the right and there have been lots of attacks down the right so i don't know where this is coming from . Compared to last year there is a lot more balance to our attacking threat and I repeat once the front 5 have had a greater chance to train and play together it can only improve.

We are definitely more attacking down the left. I agree with what you're saying about our front 5.

[1964white]

Bit of a paradox isn't it, we never attack down the right but Bogle is always getting caught out of position

Poorest player on the pitch vs Burnley, his game was littered with errors, although I don't really blame him for their goal, he was caught in no man's land with three attacking options running at & around him.

[DDB220]

The question around Harrison is potentially an issue for the future, which is dependent on a number of matters yet to be resolved.

If Dyche is still at Everton at the end of this season and they stay up, Harrison may become a permanent signing, although he needs to have a decent season with them and whilst their fan views are negative it is early days.

If Dyche gets the boot Harrison’s future at Everton will be reliant on whoever takes over the hot seat.

If we get promoted it is very unlikely he will he will return to the club as a squad player, regardless of Everton’s fate. Far too much water under the bridge for him and the vast majority of Leeds fans will not want him back. Of which I am one.

His value on his current trajectory is diminishing. Who knows what his value will be at the end of this season.

[DDB220]

Poorest player on the pitch vs Burnley, his game was littered with errors, although I don't really blame him for their goal, he was caught in no man's land with three attacking options running at & around him.

To some degree this was because of the balance in our attacking play. His frequent forays forward were of no real value except to occupy defenders as most of our attacks were down the left.

I agree on the goal - there was not much he could do defensively against a 3 on 1 break. It was a good finish by their player.

[1964white]

To some degree this was because of the balance in our attacking play. His frequent forays forward were of no real value except to occupy defenders as most of our attacks were down the left.

I agree on the goal - there was not much he could do defensively against a 3 on 1 break. It was a good finish by their player.

Jaidon's errors were his passing, crosses & dribbled past a couple of times.

Had Struijk who made a gut-busting run got back a couple of strides earlier, Bogle may have been able to commit himself earlier, but I can't blame him or Meslier for their goal. Koleosho hit his shot more sweetly than Joseph & Gnonto did, and that was the difference.

Just a thought, what would the reaction been like on here & social media, had Bamford missed that first minute opportunity?

[Phild]

Over recent times James has spent a lot of time out injured.
Often the case with pacey players.
Not a good sign for him unfortunately

[weasel]

We are definitely more attacking down the left. I agree with what you're saying about our front 5.
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How is that worked out, is it time spent attacking down each side or chances cretaed from each side? Because if it is the amount of time spent attacking then it is explained very simply as James and Bogle are both far more direct and likely to cross the ball a lot quicker than the players on the left who tend to overpass, cut inside, play it back out etc. As such one attack down the left before the ball is delivered into the centre may take the same amount of time as several attacks down the right would where it is a burst of pace, sometimes and overlap and the ball qucikly played into the box. As such we may produce more crosses from the right than we do from the left despite spening far less time there.

You'd be better off eating a curly wurly than being over reliant on stats that have little relevance.

[The Subhuman]

I agree with the suggestion in the OP, play Willy at 10 and Ramazani wide right, he feels like the most natural replacement for Dan. Who we most definitely miss when he isn't available. Solomon, Gnonto, Ramazani and Joseph surely is an attacking four with far too much for Cardiff?

Farke prefers inverted wingers and Rama is best on the left.

[lufc1304]

Farke prefers inverted wingers and Rama is best on the left.

Saw something online suggesting Solomon is injured, so Rama may get the left berth, Willy on the right and BA at 10?

[The Subhuman]

Saw something online suggesting Solomon is injured, so Rama may get the left berth, Willy on the right and BA at 10?

If Solomon is injured then yes.. Don't see Aaronson moving from the ten for the time being as he was player of the month

[Jaydog]

Saw something online suggesting Solomon is injured, so Rama may get the left berth, Willy on the right and BA at 10?

Farke mentioned his back.
Dont know if thats a long standing issue