Georginio Rutter issues message to Leeds United fans as he admits 'my body told me to stop' — Yorkshire Post 18/3/24
Leeds United’s Georginio Rutter has issued a statement via social media after it was revealed he requires surgery.
By Tom Coates
The 21-year-old has been hindered by a hernia problem for
weeks but has remained available for selection. He registered two assists in
the club’s recent 2-0 win over Millwall, the final game before the
international break.
He was set to link up with Thierry Henry in the France
under-21s set-up but has been withdrawn from the squad. Leeds have confirmed he
will undergo minor surgery to address his issue.
Writing on Instagram, Rutter said: “Hi everyone, important
victory yesterday, thank you for the support but I wanted to tell you that
after a few painful weeks, I tried to give everything until the end for the
team, but my body told me to stop. I hope to help the team as quickly as
possible see you soon.”
The surgery he is set to undergo is not expected to keep him
out for a lengthy spell. It is hoped he will be in contention to face Watford
and Hull City over the Easter weekend.
A statement issued by Leeds read: “Leeds United can confirm
Georginio has been withdrawn from the France under-21s squad and will undergo
minor surgery.
“The forward has been suffering with a hernia problem for a
number of weeks, which has been carefully managed, and the club will now use
the international break to address the issue fully.
