Leeds United’s Willy Gnonto Suffers Injury During Italy U21 Defeat to the Netherlands
Leeds United forward Willy Gnonto featured for Italy’s Under-21 side in their 2-1 loss to the Netherlands on Friday, March 21. The 21-year-old played just 45 minutes before being substituted due to an injury.
The match was level at 1-1 heading into stoppage time, but Max Bruns scored in the 94th minute to secure victory for the Dutch side.
Gnonto Criticized for Underwhelming Performance
Gnonto’s display for Italy was met with criticism, as the Leeds winger struggled to make an impact. Italian media outlet Sportface, via their X handle, labeled his performance “disappointing” and rated him 5/10—the lowest among his teammates.
The outlet noted that Gnonto squandered two chances, and his absence of a clinical edge in front of goal was felt, particularly without Pio Esposito leading the attack.
Concern for Leeds as Gnonto Suffers Injury
Leeds manager Daniel Farke will be concerned after Gnonto picked up an injury during the game. The young attacker was fit heading into the fixture, making his withdrawal even more worrying for the club.
With Leeds pushing for promotion in the EFL Championship, they will likely act swiftly to assess the severity of the injury. The club is expected to liaise with the Italian Football Federation to obtain medical reports and determine the best course of action.
If the injury is serious, Gnonto will likely return to Yorkshire for closer evaluation by Leeds’ medical team. Farke and his staff may need to adjust his playing schedule accordingly, ensuring his long-term fitness while also considering squad rotation options to maintain competitiveness in the final stretch of the season.
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