Wilfried Gnonto looks set to make his first appearance in a Leeds United shirt on Friday night as the club’s Under-21s take on Southampton at Elland Road. Gnonto arrived in West Yorkshire on transfer deadline day from FC Zurich and he will have to wait until at least October to make his first-team debut for the Whites.
However, the Italy international will make an outing for the youth side this week as Michael Skubala’s side aim to continue their unbeaten start to Premier League 2 Division 2. Gnonto won’t be the only high profile name involved against the Saints with club captain Liam Cooper, Patrick Bamford, Luke Ayling and Junior Firpo set to be involved, too, as they aim to pick up the minutes they desperately need following their respective injuries.
Supporters will be keeping a keen eye on Gnonto, though, and Skubala is excited to be able to give him the chance to show what he can do.
