English Premier League
Leeds can unearth Bamford heir in Gnonto

Leeds United have been combating accidents to key gamers during the last 18 months, with probably the most notable issues coming for star striker Patrick Bamford.
The 29-year-old sustained three long-term accidents final season and has been out and in of the group already with points this time period, one thing that will likely be a large concern for supervisor Jesse Marsch as he strives for a extra snug end within the high flight following a disappointing 17th place end in 2021/22.
Certainly, Bamford is able to being massively influential on the pitch when he’s match to play, having scored 45 targets and delivered 17 assists for Leeds – averaging a purpose contribution each 145 minutes – proving that then when the group are with out him they’re lacking out on a dependable and constant attacking risk.
Nonetheless, Marsch might have an ace to play if Bamford continues to wrestle with health points, as Wilfried Gnonto was signed by the membership on deadline day – and the 18-year-old who was hailed a “surprise” by Victor Orta could possibly be the right inheritor to succeed the striker.
The Italian wonderkid grew to become the youngest participant ever to attain for his nation in the identical month he made his worldwide debut and has had no bother breaking into the aggressive senior nationwide group – who’re at present the European Champions after beating England at Wembley final summer time.
Gnonto has already tallied up 27 membership targets and 17 assists over his profession to date – with a purpose contribution each 119 minutes – however is but to make an look within the Leeds senior group, though the Elland Street devoted got a glimpse of their shiny new signing in opposition to England final evening within the UEFA Nations League.
The ahead who was hailed an “exciting talent” by journalist Matt Barlow, was introduced on within the 63rd minute by Roberto Mancini and made an impression within the little time he had on the pitch, finishing six out of his seven passes and profitable 50% of his duels within the victory for the Azzurri.
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With that being mentioned, there is no such thing as a doubt that Marsch will need to ease the teen into the group in an effort to develop him into the following Leeds prodigy and, if profitable, Gnonto might turn out to be an actual attacking risk to problem Bamford for his spot within the group in years to come back.