The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Wednesday 30th October) Could Jack Harrison Return in January?
Good Morning. It's Wednesday 30th October, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road...
Harrison could return in January
Everton may cut short Jack Harrison's loan spell and return him to Leeds, after another inept performance at the weekend. The soon-to-be 28yo, dubbed the worst winger in the top flight by Toffee's fans, is beginning to slip down the pecking order. He has made no significant contributions to Sean Dyche's side this season, and has plummeted to 15th in the 'Whoscored' rankings with a miserable 6.34 rating.
'Liverpool World' branded him ineffective, and were generous in their 4/10 evaluation of the former Manchester City starlet last time out (against Fulham). Turning his back on Leeds when they needed him without so much as a loan feet has made him a hated figure in West Yorkshire. It would take something very special to be welcomed back to the fold.
We'd be lying if we said Manor Solomon's injury issues were not a massive concern for Daniel Farke. Bringing him to Elland Road was always going to be a calculated gamble, given the amount of time he has spent on the side-lines over the past twelve months. If the worse were to happen, would you take Harrison back in January?
18 points up for grabs in November
Leeds face a manic November with no fewer than 18 points up for grabs, including three games in six days. Wayne Rooney's Plymouth Argyle make their annual pilgrimage to Elland Road on Saturday, followed by a midweek trip to the Lions Den. Championship strugglers QPR, who haven't won since August 30th make the arduous trip up the M1 Saturday week, before yet another International break.
The Whites are back on the road on the 24th, with Joe Rodon, Dan James and Joel Piroe's former club Swansea, followed three days later with a home tie against free falling Luton Town. November's fixture list concludes with a tough trip to Ewood Park, home to a Blackburn side with the joint best home record in the Championship!
Taking into account Leeds injury concerns, how many points can you see in November? Who will Leeds miss the most? Should the likes of Dan James and Manor Solomon be allowed to go on International duty so soon after returning from injury?