‘No Way,’ says pundit as ‘unthinkable’ update emerges on Leeds exit.

Sky Sports pundit makes a strong statement Daniel Farke’s decision was described as “unthinkable.” Leeds United has released an update on Charlie Cresswell’s departure.

According to Paul Robinson, there is “no way” Daniel Farke will let Charlie Cresswell leave Leeds United in January due to recent defensive injuries.

The 21-year-old has only played two minutes of Championship action since his only league start of the season on August 12 at Birmingham City, prompting Carlton Palmer to predict a midseason exit in order to secure playing time.

Yorkshire Evening Post journalist Graham Smyth has since reported (28 November) that the defender’s previously “unthinkable” loan departure could now be on the cards when the transfer window opens, but in light of Pascal Struijk‘s recent absence due to hernia surgery, Sky Sports pundit Robinson believes it makes no sense to sanction Cresswell‘s exit unless certain reinforcements are on their way in.

“I think he had a good loan spell last season at Millwall that gave him some really good first-team experience,” he told MOT Leeds News exclusively. He’s a talented player, a really talented young player who will play for Leeds United at some point in the future.

“Whether the manager believes that fits in the near future or not remains to be seen, but with Pascal Struijk‘s injury, there’s no way he’ll let players leave in January.” He will not let players leave who are beneficial to him or useful to him.

“When you look at the squad, the size of the squad, the bench, it’s a strong squad.” Why would you do that? There’s no reason to let players go in January unless you’re going to bring in new players, especially when you have injuries in the squad.”

From Farke‘s and Leeds United‘s perspective, it makes perfect sense to keep a player like Cresswell in the squad and, arguably, to give him more opportunities to contribute.

However, after extensive involvement at The Den last season, the youngster’s development is currently stagnant, so some regular games elsewhere may be more important than peripheral involvement in a promotion push.