Leeds United host Ipswich Town this weekend, and while Daniel Farke is unlikely to make many changes, Ian Poveda’s Colombia form provides him with something new in his squad.
The Whites play Ipswich Town at home on Saturday, which is perhaps their most significant game so far in the promotion battle.
Leeds, who have already beaten both of the teams above them away from home this season, know that they must win against the Tractor Boys if they are to begin reducing the gap on the runaway top two.
Ian Poveda is set to return to the Leeds team, according to early reports.
In recent weeks, attacking midfielder Ian Poveda has been absent from Daniel Farke’s team due to international duty with Colombia.
The Man City academy graduate was part of an experimental squad that started both friendly games against Venezuela and Mexico, when his country won twice and scored four goals.
Poveda was an integral component of both attacking displays, contributing to two goals through his work down the left channel.
His performance sparked speculation on social media that he could be in line to remain in the group when the next international break arrives.
An attacker who attempted to disrupt Farke’s preparations was shot in the arm.
Leeds‘ aspirations to add an attacking midfielder in the new year should not be affected by Poveda’s international form.
However, his performances for Colombia show that he might still be beneficial for Leeds in situations where more inventiveness in breaking down defences is required.
His decision-making has vastly improved since he began playing for Marcelo Bielsa, with him preferring to make the correct passes more frequently and being significantly better at keeping possession under pressure.
Farke may need everyone in his team to be accessible to him during the run-in, and having Poveda around could be crucial, especially given his performance in Colombia.
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