Waiting for Rodrigo
No sooner had Georginio Rutter stuck his hand up for Leeds United’s number nine role, than he had it snapped back down to his waist by Kalidou Koulibaly and co. Chelsea’s three-man backline had the Whites’ record signing so deeply pocketed, just five of his 14 passes found teammates and on six separate occasions he immediately lost possession with his first touch.
Rutter is not a number nine who can lead the line or play in attack on his own, especially against three centre-backs. More than ever, the 20-year-old looked like the inside forward or second striker Leeds had seemingly signed in January.
