Leeds fans rage at what Georginio Rutter's replacement did vs West Brom

Leeds United fans are questioning whether Joel Pireo is capable of replacing Brighton-bound Georginio Rutter after his performance in their 0-0 draw with West Brom.... The post Leeds fans rage at what Georginio Rutter's replacement did vs West Brom appeared first on Football Insider.

Aug 17, 2024 - 15:00

Leeds fans rage at what Georginio Rutter's replacement did vs West Brom

Leeds United fans are questioning whether Joel Pireo is capable of replacing Brighton-bound Georginio Rutter after his performance in their 0-0 draw with West Brom.

Dutch attacker Piroe, 25, was subbed off in the 63rd minute after failing to create a single chance and completing just six passes in their game at The Hawthorns on Saturday (August 17).

Football Insider revealed (August 15) that Rutter is heading to Brighton to undergo his medical after the Premier League club activated his £40 million release clause.

Piroe has featured in both of Leeds’ Championship games so far this season and set Brendan Aaronson up for his 95th-minute equaliser in their 3-3 opening-day draw with Portsmouth.

Joel Pireo fails to fill in for Georginio Rutter at Leeds United

It’s been a mixed bag for Pireo at Leeds United since making the £10 million plus add-ons move from Swansea City back in 2023-24.

The forward has scored 14 goals and provided four assists during his time at the club and Leeds fans are starting to doubt whether he can cut it as a number 10.

My eyes hurt the more I have to sit and watch Joel Piroe attempt to play football… #LUFC— Zovic (@LufcZovic) August 17, 2024

Pathetic 1st half.

Farke has no clue what to do with these players. Piroe shouldn’t be playing. James needs subbing.

The audacity for Meslier to tell the away fans to calm down when everyone is screaming for us to attack ????

Bring on Aaronson for the winner ????#lufc pic.twitter.com/PUgXfQSDTx— SA (@Aravind_SA) August 17, 2024

Don't suppose Piroe has a release clause somebody might meet does he…. dreadful footballer— Kris Hilliam – LSXI (@Kris_Lufc7) August 17, 2024

Piroe might be the slowest and least agile footballer I have ever seen
It’s actually painful watching him— LUFC Hardy (@LufcHardy) August 17, 2024

A bit flat… which might not be the worst thing, all told. The Piroe-Gruev combo isn’t offering much in MF, Joseph’s hold-up play been sub-par and it’s depressing how often we’re trying to shovel it over the head of FBs. Gnonto looks the likeliest to make something happen. #lufc— EastStandUpper (@EastStandUpper) August 17, 2024

A drab affair so far. #LUFC more compact, which is a positive, but Joseph, Piroe & James all struggling to get into game and there’s a lack of fluency in attack (insert moan here about selling best players!)
Best effort from Ampadu inside own half and Struijk header says a lot!— James Marshment (@marshyleeds) August 17, 2024

Piroe Is a passenger and awful at ball retention and passing— Paul VYT ???????????? (@pal_lufc) August 17, 2024

Piroe is the slowest leeds player since Ian harte #LUFC— dirty leeds (@VWGOODWILL_NO) August 17, 2024

Unambitious from #LUFC. Continue like this and it’s simply a question of time before The Baggies score from a dead ball or throw-in. Both our fullbacks on yellow cards, so expecting Corberan to put some dribblers on. Piroe not friendly with the ball today. #WBALEE— Howko (@h_owko) August 17, 2024

Piroe and Firpo are absolute passengers out there—no fight, no impact. This dogshit performance is just waiting for a collapse. If Farke doesn’t make changes now, we’re heading straight for disaster. Enough is enough. #LUFC #LeedsUnited— Olivia (@Olivia1451662) August 17, 2024

Piroe – plays like he's wearing jeans.

Part of me feels for him, he obviously doesn't want to be involved in the nitty gritty of midfield play.

That said, no excuse for how bad some of his controls and shielding have been. Willy has to carry the offensive unit entirely #LUFC— Jibber Jabber (@EthanFromOnline) August 17, 2024

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