Sporting director says Leeds man is a ‘warrior’, despite conceding 18 goals in his seven games

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Max Wober has been a regular for Gladbach since joining the Bundesliga club and now, sporting director Nils Schmadtke has heaped praise on the Leeds United defender on Bild – labelling Wober a “warrior”.

Wober, 25, only spent six months at Leeds – joining the club in January and forming a reunion with Jesse Marsch. He left half a season later, making the somewhat surprising switch to German side Gladbach.

Obviously, it is a return to top-tier football. But Robin Koch, Brenden Aaronson, Diego Llorente, Rasmus Kristensen and Marc Roca have joined clubs that are in Europe. Gladbach will be down there this term.

Just one win has come their way in seven Bundesliga matches. Wober has started all seven, completing 90 minutes on six occasions. They have conceded 18 goals in just seven Bundesliga matches so far.

However, Gladbach’s sporting director Schmadtke was full of praise for Wober – who has also managed to lay on two assists. He described the left-footer was a “warrior” and one that is showing leadership.

“A warrior. That’s why we signed him. Max is a guy who radiates something. Max enjoys defending and fighting duels. That’s exactly what we need. He is a leader, a leader,” Schmadtke said, on Wober.

Bild also asked Schmadtke if there is a chance that defender Wober could be signed permanently, claiming a deal in the “low double digits” could materialise. Schmadtke said: “Everything in its own time”.

Gladbach’s Schmadtke: Leeds defender Wober is a warrior

Well, Wober is clearly impressing in the Bundesliga with Gladbach and he will say then, that a move to join the German side has worked. It will certainly help solidify his place in Austria’s Euro 2024 side.

But, Gladbach will not be playing for anything this season – other than, avoiding relegation. He had the chance to become a leader at Leeds, to potentially captain us and guide us towards an instant return.

One would predict that Wober has played his last game in a Leeds shirt. The potential of promotion to the Premier League may tempt Wober to stay – but surely, Leeds will look to move on even if we go up.