SHOCKING NEWS;Leeds United confirm the exit of Josuha Guilavogui next summer

Both Joe Rothwell and Ao Tanaka have been exceptional following injuries to midfield duo Ilia Gruev and Ethan Ampadu. The new midfield duo has shined in almost every match for Leeds United.

However, injuries to Gruev and Ampadu have come at a greater cost with no senior midfield backup at Elland Road. Farke has solved the problem though by signing French international Josuha Guilavogui and the latter will be instrumental in The Whites’ race to promotion this season.

Defender Maximilian Wöber is also injured and Farke has signed Guilavogui with that in mind. Thanks to his versatility, the French midfielder can play both in midfield and defence.

Gruev’s injury came as a shock for The 49ers but no one could have guessed a happy ending to the problem. Although Ao Tanaka has filled the role, it is still too early to judge the Japanese international’s potential.

Ao Tanaka has already become a fan favourite and has also won two Man of the Match awards. The Japanese midfielder has managed to bag both the Sky Sports and Fan’s Man of the Match award in just two games.

Leeds United will not have another defensive midfield option until January. Ampadu is expected to return after the new year and Josuha Guilavogui remains the only backup for both the spots.

Any further injuries might cause more problems for The 49ers as Farke isn’t already a fan of mid-season transfers. How things will work out for Gruev is to be seen but if the Bulgarian eventually loses his place, a move might be on the cards for the 24-year-old.