Wilfried Gnonto
LEEItaly
Right
Nov 5, 2003
22
5'8"
143 lb
LW
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One-v-One Creator
Leeds UnitedAssists late equalizer as a sub
Gnonto assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Brentford.
Analysis: Gnonto came onto the pitch with 17 minutes remaining and assisted Dominic Calvert-Lewin for his first goal involvement of the season. The winger has started four matches this season, and this was his fourth game as a substitute this year. This is the first time this season that he has created two chances, and he will aim to emulate his 2022/23 season in the Premier League, where he produced four assists.
Bench option
Gnonto (groin) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Aston Villa.
Analysis: Gnonto has made his return as expected and is seeing the team sheet in a limited fashion, with the forward fit from the bench. He will hope to earn some time to test his legs, as he started in three games to open the season ahead of his injury.
Cautious in return
Gnonto (groin) is avaialble for Sunday' s match against Aston Villa but is set for limited play, according to manager Daniel Farke, per Kaite Stafford of BBC. "Be a bit careful to pretect him. You sometimes forget, because of how long he has been with us, how young the lad actually is."
Analysis: Gnonto has been recovering the past two months from a groin injury and finally appears to be fit again, with the attacker ready to play Sunday. However, the club is going to be cautious and limit him, likely to only earn time from the bench if he sees the field. He started in all three games to start the season, hoping to return to that spot once fully fit.
Remains sidelined
Gnonto (groin) is out for Sunday's match against Nottingham Forest.
Analysis: Gnonto is not in the call Sunday and is not yet an option, carrying his injury into the international break. The attacker now has two weeks to recover and should be fit by the end of the break, after being a possibility Sunday, just needing to recover a bit more fitness.
Possibility against Nottingham
Gnonto (groin) appears to be fit again but is a late call to be selected for Sunday's match against Nottingham Forest, accoridng to manager Daniel Farke. "He's been back in team training for two full weeks. It's good, you can see him growing. He's available and ready for selection. He's not a risk anymore because he is training... there's a chance he could be picked up for this game."
Analysis: Gnonto has been battling mutliple injuries since mid-September but is finally back in the fold for the club after training the past two weeks, now available again. However, the attacker is still regaining fitness and the club seems to be unsure about his selection, possibly being held out until after the international break. Even if this is the case, his improvment in health is a step in the right direction, although they will hope he is already available to play with Dominic Calvert-Lewin (groin) also battling an injury and questionable.
Ruled out Saturday
Gnonto (groin) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Brighton.
Analysis: Gnonto remains sidelined for Saturday's match as he continues to recover from a hernia that required surgery and kept him out for over a month. He only just returned to training this week and isn't yet deemed ready for match involvement. The Italian winger started three of the first four games this season and could push for a return to the squad once he's closer to full fitness.
Trains, possibility Saturday
Gnonto (groin) has trained fully this week and is a late call for Saturday's match against Brighton, according to manager Daniel Farke. "Willy has had his first full training week, we'll see if we take him with us."
Analysis: Gnonto has been out for over a month now as he recovers from a hernia that would eventually need surgery, just beginning to train this week. However, it seems to already be enough to be nearing a return, as he is already being considered to be selected. He started in three of their first four games to open the season, so this is solid news, although if he is fit, a depth position from the bench is more than likely.
Receives hernia surgery
Gnoto (calf) has received hernia surgery and is out for the time being, according to manager Daniel Farke. "Gnonto won't be available, his calf problems are sorted, but he needed hernia surgery."
Analysis: Gnoto has recovered from his calf injury but is heading back to the sidelines for a period of time, as the attacker suffered a hernia that required surgery. This is a brutal turn for the attacker after four games already missed, as he will now miss a few weeks to months recovering, likely eyeing the earliest return sometime in November. That said, the left flank should continue to be Noah Okafor's spot until Gnoto returns to contention.
Absent once again
Gnonto (calf) is out for Saturday's game against Tottenham, manager Daniel Farke told media during his pre-match press conference Thursday. "Willy Gnonto will also miss this game. His calf problems are not sorted. He is not back in team training and for that there is no chance to involve him for the game," Farke said. "He will also sadly just be back after this upcoming international break, so not available for this Tottenham fixture."
Analysis: Gnonto once again missed training this week and won't be available to face the Spurs just before the break. The Italian winger is set to miss a third straight contest, and the coaching staff will hope his calf injury improves during the break so he can be an option to face Burnley on Oct. 18 after the international break. Look for Brenden Aaronson and Noah Okafor to flank Joel Piroe upfront since Daniel James (undisclosed) is also out.
Won't face Bournemouth
Gnonto (calf) is out for Saturday's match against Bournemouth, according to manager Daniel Farke. "Some bad news with Willy Gnonto, he won't make it. So still some problems with his calf, he is not back in team training, so he will definitely also miss the match. I hope to have him back in team training next week."
Analysis: Gnonto is not going to play again Saturday, with the attacker still dealing with a calf injury and not training this week. He will now focus on getting back into training next week and hopes to rejoin the team. He will then look to be fit for their match against Tottenham on Oct. 4, as he did start in the first three games of the season.
Ruled out against Wolves
Gnonto (calf) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Wolves.
Analysis: Gnonto has been ruled out of Saturday's match against Wolves due to the calf injury he picked up this week. The forward was unable to train for several days and didn't pass the necessary tests to be included in the squad.
Suffers calf injury
Gnonto is doubtful for Saturday's match against Wolves due to an injury, according to manager Daniel Farke. "Also, Willy is a doubt, struggling with some calf problems."
Analysis: Gnonto will be a late call and is questionable for Saturday, as the forward was dealt a calf injury this week and was unable to train for a few days. He will now need to go through some testing if he wants to play, possibly leaving the club without a starting forward. That said, if left out, Noah Okafor is a likely replacement on the left of the attack after he also started the last match in Gnonto's place.
Three shots in win
Gnonto had three shots (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 1-0 win over Everton.
Analysis: Gnonto took three shots but was frustrated for the most part throughout Monday's win. He offered threat off the wing and cause issues for the Everton backline, but he wasn't able to put any of his shots on net. His ability to beat his man and make space for himself were encouraging though, and showed some of his upside even against top flight opposition.
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