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Former Leeds United defender urges Javi Gracia to start ‘positive’ Wilfried Gnonto

Matt Kilgallon believes Javi Gracia must unleash Wilfried Gnonto against Wolverhampton Wanderers this weekend. Supporters have questioned why the Italian international has started the previous two games on the bench.

Since making his debut in October, Gnonto has arguably been Leeds United’s best attacking player, earning rave reviews from rival fans and pundits. The £4million paid to FC Zurich was one of the steals of the season, with the 19-year-old already proving he can cut it in the Premier League.

However, new boss Gracia benched Gnonto for recent fixtures with Chelsea and Brighton. Jack Harrison and Crysencio Summerville were given the nod despite pleas for the mercurial talent to start.

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