Leeds United £10m star's post-match congratulations came with a 'but' as message is explained — YEP 25/9/24
By Graham Smyth
Daniel Farke has revealed his post-debut message to Leeds
United new boy Largie Ramazani was full of compliments yet it came with a
‘but.’
The winger was handed a first start in Leeds colours on
Saturday when the Whites visited Cardiff City and he celebrated with a first
goal for the club. Ramazani's pace was key to the opener in Wales, allowing him
to take Mateo Joseph's flick and race away from the defence to score.
It was an injury to Manor Solomon that opened the door for
Ramazani and a goalscoring performance for the left wing stand-in will give
Farke plenty of food for thought when Israeli international Solomon recovers
from his back problem. At full-strength the wing positions will present
difficult decisions for Farke, with Daniel James and Willy Gnonto also vying
for starts and minutes on the opposite flank.
Prior to his start Ramazani showed glimpses of his ability
to run directly at opposition sides and the club regard him as their
replacement for Crysencio Summerville, who exuded 'main man' energy throughout
last season. When it comes to entertaining the fanbase and becoming a fan
favourite, Ramazani has got off to a flying start, not only with the goal but
his flamboyant backflip celebration.
At full-time he was persuaded to go and celebrate alone in
front of the away end, performing the 'wave' before Farke did the same. But
prior to the manager's interactions with the supporters, he put an arm around
Ramazani and appeared to deliver an immediate post-match debrief, as is often
his style.
Speaking after the game Farke revealed that he wanted to
congratulate his £10m summer signing but reiterate that the performance was not
a complete one and, as ever, there is work to be done.
"First of all, well done," said Farke. "So
the most important thing is when you start the first game that your team wins,
because you're there for the team, and then also to help that we are there with
pretty demanding, controlled performances. It was important also in terms of
helping in our defensive behaviour, that we return back to a clean sheet. Happy
with this. He was there with several really good nice touches. Also counter
attacks, scored a fantastic goal, good movement, yes."
The but was inevitable, because Farke is unerringly
consistent when it comes to his players and what he wants to say to or about
them. With Summerville, Georginio Rutter and Archie Gray it was always the
same. Some praise, followed by some constructive feedback.