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Oliver Jones

Georginio Rutter's chance to establish himself at Leeds United after Rodrigo injury blow

Leeds United dusted off the piggy bank and smashed it open to get the funds to secure Hoffenheim striker Georginio Rutter in the January transfer window and after recent events, it might've been their best pick-up of the month.

As Patrick Bamford returns from injury following the groin surgery that kept him out for all of December on red hot form, Rutter's arrival could mark a turning point in the season for Jesse Marsch's men.

The former Bundesliga frontman might not have tons of experience leading the line for a club like Leeds but now will be his time to learn after news broke about Rodrigo's ankle injury on Thursday afternoon.

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