When players are dismissed, sacrifices are frequently required, and on Wednesday night, Joel Piroe was one of those who had to pay the price for Leeds United. Before it seemed like he had really gotten going in the game, the Whites’ top scorer was taken off in the 62nd minute.
Piroe had been searching for a goal for a third straight away league game, but Daniel Farke had encouraged him at halftime that this would be his night in the second half. Unfortunately, Joe Rodon’s firing caused that to shift, with Georginio Rutter’s speed being preferred to Piroe’s finishing skills on the counterattack.
The Leeds manager felt Piroe’s dissatisfaction with the choice and went against his customary practice to speak to the Dutch striker as soon as he was removed from the field. Normally, Farke prefers to talk about these issues the following day or after the game when he has more time.
We have adequate time after this, so normally I don’t explain too much on game day or while playing. “We spoke at halftime, and I told him, ‘Okay, your moment right now will come in the second half.’ I got the vibe.
“I was obviously disappointed for him because he put on good performances there, and I wanted to signal to him right away, “Come on, we need to modify our strategy right immediately. He doesn’t play for 90 minutes, which is at least advantageous given how soon we have to play the following game.
I intended to make him feel wonderful right away, therefore he is disappointed in how he came across.
Piroe must maintain his composure before Saturday’s match at Elland Road against Watford, where the number seven will try to score his first goal at home and secure a third victory of the season. He intends to participate more than he did at MKM Stadium.
Farke noted Piroe was playing deeper than normal and may have been able to link the play better, but still thought the striker put up a decent effort.
He explained, “We’re playing on the road, so sometimes he has to play a little deeper. We can’t always play him for Georgi, you know.
“I also intended to move across the area at Georginio’s pace. Joel isn’t the type of player to rush past defenses; he’s not even a sprinter.
“Yes, there were a few instances where he could have improved his game linking, but in my opinion, his time would have arrived in the second half when we brought the opposition closer and closer to the goal. Joel typically steps in at this point to resolve a dispute.
“We conceded the yellow-red card precisely during this period, and we had to respond. We were pushing them closer and closer to their box. Afterward, it was clear that a player like Joel was not in the game during the final 30 minutes because
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