Willy Gnonto was a surprising exclusion from the starting lineup for Leeds United against Swansea on Sunday, despite not being injured, as reported by Graham Smyth.
The Italian forward found himself on the bench after a busy international break, with Manor Solomon and Dan James getting the nod to start on the wings. Largie Ramazani also returned to the bench alongside Gnonto, as manager Daniel Farke opted for some rotation.
Smyth explained that there was no injury concern for Gnonto, but rather a strategic decision to rotate the squad due to the hectic schedule of three games in a short period of time. The pressure was now on Solomon to prove himself and repay Farke’s faith in him.
The unexpected absence of Gnonto raised eyebrows among fans, as he is usually a key player for Leeds United. However, this could be a beneficial rest for him as the team aims to secure important points, with Solomon and James stepping up to deliver the needed performance.
Solomon, in particular, has a point to prove after an impressive international break with Israel. Despite an untimely injury interrupting his loan spell from Tottenham, this could be his opportunity to shine and make a positive impact on the team.
As Gnonto eagerly awaits his chance to get back on the field, he may use this setback as motivation to make an instant impact when called upon, providing a valuable contribution to the team’s success.
