January’s transfer window filled, in a fashion, the two gaps Leeds United had in their squad and even chucked in a Champions League midfielder for good measure. It was generally seen as a good month for the Whites, though Diego Llorente’s late loan to Roma did stretch the roster a touch.
In the final days of his tenure, Jesse Marsch would admit if there were one department which was on the thin side it was in defence. While Max Wober provided another left-sided option, Llorente’s exit meant the team broke even on its defensive squad depth for the window.
When you then stress test that depth with injury to Liam Cooper, a concussion to Pascal Struijk and a, presumed, rest for Max Wober, new head coach Javi Gracia is left looking for different solutions. On Tuesday night it was Rasmus Kristensen.
