Daniel Farke has refused to elaborate on why Luis Sinisterra did not feature in Leeds United’s defeat at Birmingham City.
Farke was speaking in his post-match press conference following the game in the West Midlands, where he was quizzed on why Sinisterra did not feature.
Rumours were flying around on social media pre-match that Sinisterra had also refused to play like Wilfried Gnonto, who both started last weekend’s draw with Cardiff City.
Farke also claimed in mid-week that Sinisterra had taken a knock to his knee in the game against the Bluebirds, but did come off the bench for the final 10 minutes against Shrewsbury Town.
In the absence of Sinisterra, Gnonto and Crysencio Summerville, Leeds looked extremely lightweight in attack and it certainly told as they were beaten 1-0 at St Andrews.
Farke explains reason for Sinisterra absence
Farke, though, remained coy on the situation surrounding Sinisterra’s absence and believes that now is not the right time to speak about it.
He said: “He was not available. There will be a time when we talk about this situation. I don’t explain more.”
Reading between the lines, it certainly does feel like Sinisterra has also refused to play despite speculation surrounding a move having been quiet.
If Sinisterra was injured, Farke would’ve said as much and Leeds really are now in a difficult position with so many players injured and now ruling themselves out.
The final three weeks of the window are going to have to be huge and regardless of how good they are, Sinisterra and Gnonto need to be sold.
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