Daniel Farke is likely to be working out the best way to replace Crysencio Summerville and Georginio Rutter having sold the Leeds United duo, but one player has just explained how he can be the key.
Since Rutter and Summerville left, Leeds have welcomed Largie Ramazani and Manor Solomon to the club. Both made their debuts for Leeds last time out, as Farke’s side beat Hull City 2-0 at Elland Road.
Solomon starred on the left wing and that looks like the role the Israel skipper will take up over the course of the next season. It is less clear where Ramazani will play, having played on the left at Almeria.
Leeds have Dan James and Wilfried Gnonto on the right, and Brenden Aaronson in the 10 role. But an injury here or there, or an exciting cameo role from Ramazani might just tempt Farke into selecting him.
Ramazani tells Adam Pope he can play in four positions
The Belgian starred in La Liga and while Farke has been keen to end any comparisons to Summerville, it is hard to look past them. Both pocket-sized speed machines with flair, aggression and a tenacious persona.
Ramazani though, has told BBC Radio Leeds he is also versatile. He can play on both flanks, as a striker or behind the striker and even as a false nine. Ideal for Farke, as he looks to work out the best combination.
“I mean, I can play anywhere. Up front, anywhere. I’m comfortable anywhere. You see that, I’m a winger, that’s where I’m most comfortable but I can also play behind the striker, or as a false nine,” Ramazani said.
Why Ramazani could be thrown in at the deep end on Saturday
The Belgian might get his chance in a Championship promotion showdown this weekend against Burnley largely thanks to the international break. Solomon, Aaronson and Gnonto have all been in action.
For differing reasons, they may return tired. Solomon as he played more than 80 minutes in two games, only his second and third professional games in a year while Aaronson only just played on Wednesday.
He faced New Zealand in Cincinnati in the early hours of Wednesday morning and with jet lag, might be given a rest. Gnonto played twice with Italy and Dan James may struggle to be fit after his muscle injury.
Ramazani then, might get a chance in the starting line-up against Scott Parker’s side this weekend. Farke says he wanted to ease Ramazani in and give him time to adapt but come Saturday, that may change.
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