‘As it stands’ – Graham Smyth gives update on Leeds United star’s future after intriguing international exit

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‘As it stands’ – Graham Smyth gives update on Leeds United star’s future after intriguing international exit

Soccer Football – FA Cup – Fifth Round – Chelsea v Leeds United – Stamford Bridge, London, Britain – February 28, 2024 Leeds United’s Junior Firpo during the pre-match warm-up Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

Leeds United left-back Junior Firpo shone for the Dominican Republic as they beat the British Virgin Islands 4-0, but played in attacking midfield.

International football is taking center stage at the moment with the European Championships around the corner, but elsewhere in the world World Cup qualifiers are taking place.

For Junior Firpo, his second stint in the Dominican Republic was set for early June after changing his faith at the start of 2024.

Junior Firpo plays a bizarre role as an attacking midfielder for his country

Featuring for the Dominican Republic, Firpo adds a lot of quality and experience to the national team and that showed in his new role in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

He started in an attacking midfield role on the right and was instantly in the middle of the action, driving forward and winning a penalty to see his side 2-0 up before the 15 minute mark – visibly itching for him to penalty himself before Dorny Romero. shipped with confidence.

Firpo’s involvement in the final third wasn’t done there as he also assisted his fourth of the game in stoppage time, battling for a loose ball before sliding into Romero, who curled an effort under the keeper.

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Graham Smyth shares an update on Firpo for the upcoming season

There is a degree of uncertainty surrounding Firpo at the moment with 12 months remaining on his contract at Elland Road and his value doesn’t appear to be any higher in a Leeds shirt since his £13m move sterling from Barcelona.

At the moment, however, he is staying put and is set to battle it out with Sam Byram for a spot at left-back, according to YEP’s Graham Smyth:

“As it stands, Firpo is set to battle it out with Sam Byram for the left-back role again next season in England’s second tier, while Farke looks to mount a second bid for promotion. Byram triggered an extra year on his contract with his performances last season.”

Firpo’s creativity could be the key if he stays at Leeds

There are reasonable arguments on both sides of this debate with Firpo as he could easily be someone worth keeping at the club.

He was one of, if not our best and most consistent player in 2024, so keeping him here would be a huge boost to our production.

However, if money is tight and we need to cash in with a bigger winner or two, he’s one that makes sense because his stock will never be higher than it is now.

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