Max Wober probably wasn’t signed by Leeds United to play as a midfielder. However, that’s where the Austrian featured in his first appearance for the Whites since his move from Red Bull Salzburg, and that’s where he managed to catch the eye.
Jesse Marsch had spoken about the versatility of the 24-year-old, who he knows so well from his own time in the foothills of the Alps, insisting he is comfortable at left-back, centre-back and as a number six. But it’s fair to say the head coach didn’t anticipate having to use Wober in the middle of the park quite so early in his United career.
Wober, though, looked more than at home in the role as he helped swing the needle of momentum back in Leeds’ direction at the Cardiff City Stadium. Leeds were 2-0 down when he replaced Darko Gyabi in the 59th minute of the contest in South Wales, but his composure, level-headedness and ability in the midfield role instantly made a difference.
