Five Leeds United stars most at risk of being sin binned includes arguably Daniel Farke’s three best players

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Five Leeds United stars most at risk of being sin binned includes arguably Daniel Farke’s three best players, which could be cause for concern.

The rule makers at the top of the game are once again looking to bring change to the sport, but given how the introduction of VAR has panned out over the last few years, it might not be for the better.

Thankfully with Leeds in the Championship, they have at least a season off from dealing with VAR. However, during their three years in the Premier League, the Whites certainly had their fair share of bad calls.

The International Football Association Board has approved the trials of temporary dismissals (sin bins) in the professional game, having been incorporated at grass roots since the 2019/20 season.

A proposed trial where only the team captain can approach the referee “in certain major game situations” was given the green light at the IFAB’s Annual Business Meeting in London on Tuesday.

It was also agreed sin bins “for dissent and specific tactical offences” should be trialled at higher levels, which will give players and managers plenty more to think about.

But what might that mean in reality for Leeds?

Leeds have actually picked up the least number of yellow cards in the Championship this season, with only five teams having committed less fouls.

However, those leading the way in these particular statistics will be course for concern for Daniel Farke.

Ethan Ampadu has committed the most fouls for Leeds this season with 20, and at the same time, has also picked up three yellow cards.

Georginio Rutter (19) and Crysencio Summerville (18) are both second and third for fouls committed, and have also accumulated three and four yellow cards respectively.

Sam Byram is fourth on the list for fouls with 15, two of which have earned him a booking. His yellow card at Leicester City could also have been seen as a ‘tactical foul’, which falls under the sin bin rules.

Looking beyond just the remit of fouls, Wilfried Gnonto is another at risk of picking up a sin bin, particularly if last season is anything to go by.

Gnonto is not one to hide his discontent if he is frustrated at a refereeing decision, picking up seven yellow cards last season, many of which were for dissent.