Daniel Farke has told Wednesday’s press conference that Leeds United could be without Georginio Rutter on Friday night with the Frenchman picking up an abdominal injury on international duty.
Rutter, 21, has been sensational for Leeds this season – having a hand in eight goals. Starting up top, he is seen all over the pitch contributing to play. His creativity has been crucial to the way Leeds play.
He has been ever-present for Leeds, one of the first names on the team sheet having turned around his form from last season’s dismal first six months. But ahead of Rotherham, Farke says Rutter is a doubt.
It comes after Rutter was handed a return to France’s U21 side with Thierry Henry taking charge for the first time. The Frenchman only played once, as a sub, but returned to Leeds with an abdominal injury.
“There are question marks. Georginio Rutter for example, he’s a big doubt because he has an abdominal strain. He came back injured and could not train. He’s a major doubt, not been able to train,” Farke said.
Daniel Farke says Georginio Rutter a doubt for Rotherham clash
Farke bemoaned the lack of time between his players returning from international duty, in Wednesday’s presser on the club’s YouTube channel, and the decision to place Leeds’ next game on a Friday night.
It hands a massive boost to Rotherham, who lack the number of international players that Leeds boast. A huge number were in action over the break, and will come back lacking 100% fitness this week.
Rutter being a major example. Leeds need Rutter to be fit and while Rotherham are not at the top end of the table, Leeds will still need to be at their best. Patrick Bamford will be the obvious one to come in.
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