According to Last Word on Football’s sources, a second major Leeds United player is not travelling to St. Andrews to take on Birmingham City. After the club announced Willy Gnonto’s refusal to play, Luis Sinisterra is reportedly also staying in West Yorkshire for the clash.
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Luis Sinisterra Not Travelling to Birmingham
Last Word on Football’s sources have been clear; the Colombian winger is not travelling to the Midland to take on Birmingham. Our source revealed the news shortly after his Italian teammates’ refusal to travel was revealed by the club, with one potential motive being that he is also pushing for a move away from Elland Road.
However, there are alternative motives at play. Sinisterra has a chequered injury history with several examples of issues keeping him out of the side for weeks at a time. There is a chance that an injury issue is flaring up again, and this isn’t an issue of refusal, but rather not being able to travel due to fitness issues. In the event that he isn’t travelling due to injury concerns, this could change with a late fitness test.
Concerns for the Leeds United Predicted Lineup
Daniel Farke will have plenty of concerns about what his playing squad can look like in this Championship clash. The potential player revolt comes alongside a major injury crisis, with the Whites missing Crysencio Summerville and Patrick Bamford through injury with Georginio Rutter still being a major doubt.
The Whites’ front line may feature Ian Poveda starting in a league match for the first time since his loan moves to Blackburn Rovers and Blackpool, with Dan James and Mateo Joseph also being candidates to take a place in the front line behind Joe Gelhardt or Sonny Perkins.
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What This Means for Leeds United Transfer News
The Elland Road hierarchy are under extreme pressure to get as much of their business done as soon as possible. An injury crisis combining with the squad’s existing level of uncertainty means the Whites are under pressure to get business done as soon as possible and offer Farke the stability he needs to push on for promotion.
However, major issues such as Tyler Adams’ move to Chelsea falling through and Bournemouth poaching Max Aarons from a medical at Thorp Arch only make the process even more difficult.
Loyal Whites will find out whether Sinisterra’s future is set to be at Elland Road or not shortly, with a usually honest Farke likely to comment on the situation if he is asked by journalists after the match.
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