Leeds United should greatly benefit from the planned return of two key fields, Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka.
The two players are currently recovering from the knee injuries of the medial collateral ligament (MCL), according to Leeds Live.
Ampadu and Tanaka are sidelined
Meanwhile, Sean Longstaff took advantage of his opportunities with an impressive performance in the absence of the two players. Longstaff, a summer signature of Newcastle United, made a full start at home for Leeds against his former team.
He impressed by his relentless work rate, his defensive tenacity and helped his team during the absence of Ampadu and Tanaka, who were sidelined. Leeds paid around 12 to 15 million pounds sterling for the former Newcastle midfielder, and if he continues to occur at this level, the transfer could look like a good deal.
With Ampadu and Tanaka sidelined, Leeds had to adapt. Manager Daniel Farke revealed that the two players could be in the running for matches from mid-September to the end of September. Ampadu was a leader for Leeds on and off the field, while Tanaka’s creative influence cannot be underestimated.
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The return of Ampadu and Tanaka will intensify competition for midfielders, offering Farke more options and depth. Their yield represents a significant boost for the hopes of Leeds United to maintain the status of Premier League, completing the form of Longstaff and giving the team a resilience and a creativity renewed in the midfield.
Leeds United will not want to return to the championship at the end of the season, and they will seek to settle as regulars of the Premier League. Keeping their key players will be crucial throughout the season. Meanwhile, Farke will be delighted with the way Longstaff has played, and he hopes that the 27 -year -old will be able to establish himself as an essential asset for the club this season.
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