Don Goodman thinks Leeds United’s chances of getting promoted are better now that Joe Rodon has returned from Tottenham.
After a successful loan stint last season, Rodon has returned to Elland Road permanently, the Whites stated on Tuesday, July 2.
Archie Gray was leaving at the same time as the Wales international arrived, but Leeds now have the money to bolster their right-back position.
Furthermore, Goodman believes that any aspirations of promotion depend on having a strong defence, which will definitely be the case with Rodon around.
Goodman told MOT Leeds News, “Central defence was definitely an area that needed plugging for Leeds.” “Last season’s Suffolk Town is an anomaly, but generally speaking, having one of the best defences is a requirement for promotion to the Premier League.
“Last season, Rodon and Ethan Ampadu had an amazing partnership up until the very end. However, nobody really stepped up to take responsibility, thus none of them should be held accountable. Therefore, it made perfect sense for them to obtain Rodon.
Leeds United needs to start strong.
The ultimate goal is for Leeds to get automatic promotion the following season, as Goodman correctly points out, and a strong defence is essential to that.
For the great majority of the previous season, the Whites’ defence seemed unbeatable, but towards the finish, it began to falter as first position dropped to third.
The Whites will surely suffer a great deal from Gray’s departure, not just in the upcoming season but also in the years to come.
The young player will probably play in centre midfield again the following season, thus Leeds won’t be needing a replacement right back as a result.
Now that the central-defensive positions are set, the team has approximately a month to bolster either side in order to guarantee that United’s defence is the best in the division.
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