Leeds United reporter Joe Donnohue has shared an injury update on Wilfried Gnonto and how it could impact Brenden Aaronson ahead of the Championship run-in.
Leeds prepare for Championship run-in as Gnonto picks up injury
The Whites and Daniel Farke are preparing to make their Championship return this weekend following the international break with an Elland Road clash against Swansea City on Saturday lunchtime.
In a three-way battle for two automatic promotion spots with Sheffield United and Burnley, Leeds currently sit top of the pile on goal difference and two points clear of Burnley.
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Championship run-in |
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Leeds (80 pts) |
Sheffield United (80 pts) |
Burnley (78 pts) |
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Swansea City |
Coventry City (h) |
Bristol City (h) |
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Luton Town (a) |
Oxford United (a) |
Coventry City (a) |
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Middlesbrough (a) |
Millwall (h) |
Derby County (a) |
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Preston North End (h) |
Plymouth Argyle (a) |
Norwich City (h) |
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Oxford United (a) |
Cardiff City (h) |
Watford (a) |
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Stoke City (h) |
Burnley (a) |
Sheffield United (h) |
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Bristol City (h) |
Stoke City (a) |
QPR (a) |
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Plymouth Argyle (a) |
Blackburn Rovers (h) |
Millwall (h) |
Leeds were held to a 2-2 draw last time out against QPR in what was an afternoon to forget for Aaronson. The attacking midfielder, who has been a regular starter under Farke, made a costly error for the opening goal and was replaced by Gnonto at half-time.
Gnonto impressed and helped Leeds get a point at Loftus Road, however, the Italian has since picked up an injury while representing his nation’s U21 side.
Gnonto injury update and what it means for Aaronson
Sharing an update for The Yorkshire Evening Post, Donnohue said that Leeds have confirmed Gnonto’s premature return to Yorkshire as a result of the ankle injury he picked up against the Netherlands last Friday.
The Whites are planning to properly assess Gnonto in the coming days and an official update will be shared later this week, with Farke facing the media on Thursday.
Donnohue adds that it ‘is expected Aaronson will continue in the No. 10 role for the foreseeable future, especially if Gnonto requires a period of rehabilitation from this latest knock’.
This may not be the news Leeds fans will be wanting to hear, especially as Donnohue mentions a number of supporters are hoping Gnonto will start in the No. 10 position between now and the end of the campaign, with Aaronson registering zero goals and one assist in 15 games in 2025.
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However, Gnonto has previous when it comes to ankle issues, missing six games in 2023 shortly after Leeds were relegated from the Premier League. Anything similar to that timeframe and the Italian won’t play much of a part in the run-in, so Farke’s comments later this week after Leeds’ assessment could be crucial.
