Gnonto's future and Leeds' squad depth
Stuart asked: What's happening with Gnonto? Is he still in Farke's plans? Adam: It's hard to see where Gnonto fits into Farke's set-up any more, especially with him going back to Italy to play for Fiorentina on loan.
Stuart inquired about Wilfried Gnonto's future under Daniel Farke. Adam Pope explained that Gnonto's place in the team is uncertain, particularly given his loan move to Fiorentina in Italy. He had impressed off the bench during pre-season, but now appears way down the list for the starting lineup, with players like Harry Wilson, Brenden Aaronson, and Dan James ahead of him.
Noah Okafor and Jean-Matteo Bahoya also compete for positions, creating a crowded field. Should Gnonto play regularly in Serie A, he could potentially rejoin Italy's national team under coach Roberto Mancini, who initially brought him into the senior squad four years ago.
When asked about Leeds' comfort with squad options should Dominic Calvert-Lewin or James Trafford face long-term injuries, Adam detailed the club's stance. Managing director Robbie Evans stated that this summer, there was no intention to bring in a striker to compete with or replace Dominic. The club is content with Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha as their primary options.
Evans also noted the difficulty in finding a supporting striker, especially given the team's design around a focal number nine. He concluded by highlighting Leeds' two-strike depth, consisting of Calvert-Lewin and Nmecha.
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