“It’s a selfish act…”- Andy Hinchliffe CRITICISES Leeds’ Player for MISSING a clear GOAL-SCORING OPPORTUNITY due to selfishness against Westbrom

The Selfish Play of Joel Piroe: A Cause for Concern for Leeds United

Leeds United’s match against West Brom on Saturday, August 17, was a game of few clear-cut chances, with both teams struggling to create any meaningful scoring opportunities. However, one incident in particular caught the attention of Sky Sports pundit Andy Hinchliffe, who was quick to criticize Leeds United attacker Joel Piroe for a “really selfish” play.

The incident in question occurred when Piroe found himself with the ball at his feet and Wilfried Gnonto making a run to his left. Instead of picking out Gnonto with a pass, Piroe opted to shoot from distance, a decision that Hinchliffe deemed selfish.

“It’s really selfish, he’s got Gnonto in acres of space to his left,” Hinchliffe said on Sky Sports Main Event. “Good work from Dan James, no communication to John Swift, he’s caught on his heels and the counterattack is on. Gnonto has burst forward to Piroe’s left. He needs to get his head up to release the pass and let Gnonto run at Semi Ajayi. Don’t shoot from there.”

Hinchliffe’s criticism of Piroe’s play was not unfounded. The Leeds United attacker had been deployed in the ‘Georginio Rutter role’ for the match, a position that requires a high level of creativity and attacking flair. However, Piroe’s performance demonstrated that he is not suited for this position.

Throughout the first half, Piroe struggled to make an impact on the game. He overhit multiple passes, leaving his teammates chasing lost causes, and when he did have the opportunity to pick out Gnonto, he miscued a long-range effort instead.

The former Swansea man’s limitations in the ‘Georginio Rutter role’ were clear for all to see. He lacks the creativity and attacking flair required to play in this position, and his selfish play against West Brom only served to highlight this fact.

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke is in need of backing from the club’s owners to strengthen the team’s attacking options. The Whites need to bring in new recruits if they want to challenge for automatic promotion this season.

As it stands, Leeds United are relying on Piroe to start in the ‘Georginio Rutter role’, a situation that could well risk their promotion push. Farke needs to be given the resources to bring in a player who can play in this position effectively, otherwise, the team’s chances of promotion will be severely hindered.

In conclusion, Joel Piroe’s selfish play against West Brom was a cause for concern for Leeds United. His limitations in the ‘Georginio Rutter role’ were clear for all to see, and the team’s reliance on him to start in this position could well risk their promotion push. Daniel Farke needs to be given the backing to bring in new recruits and strengthen the team’s attacking options if Leeds United are to challenge for automatic promotion this season.