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Matty Hewitt

The truth behind Wilfried Gnonto rise as Jesse Marsch 'comfort' will see him thrive at Leeds United

Leeds United chiefs admitted their deadline day decision to bring in Wilfried Gnonto came ahead of schedule. Injuries to Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo meant that the Whites were short of options up front, a factor that played a big part in their struggles last season.

But at just 18-years-old, is Gnonto the man to help ease that burden? Jesse Marsch has already suggested he'll need time to settle and adapt to the English game.

Leeds Live spoke with Swiss football expert Craig King for an insight into Gnonto's spell in Switzerland and what Whites' supporters can expect from the Italian youngster.

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