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Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has provided an update on the role of Max Wober, a versatile defender who has been struggling to find playing time at Elland Road. While Wober has the ability to fill in at left-back, Farke made it clear that this is not his natural position and that he cannot be relied upon to play there regularly.

Wober, an Austrian international, joined Leeds United in January 2023 but was loaned out to Borussia Monchengladbach for the 2022-23 season. This season, he has barely featured for Leeds, playing only 100 minutes of football in all competitions. His lack of playing time has raised questions about his future at the club, and Farke’s latest comments have shed some light on Wober’s role in the team.

With injury concerns surrounding left-backs Isaac Schmidt, Junior Firpo, and Sam Byram, there is a possibility that Wober could see some playing time against Derby County this weekend. However, Farke emphasized that Wober’s strengths lie in his defensive abilities as a center-back, rather than as a left-back.

“Max is a center-back, and he’s good at defending more central positions,” Farke explained. “His defensive awareness is something that comes naturally to him when he’s playing in his best position.”

While Wober has shown that he can play at left-back if needed, Farke cautioned that he cannot be expected to perform at the same level as Junior Firpo, who is currently the team’s top left-back. Firpo’s injury has created a void in the team, and Farke is aware that Wober is not the ideal replacement.

“He has the physicality and is strong at set-pieces, and he has a good cross,” Farke said. “But he can’t be there at the level of Junior Firpo, who’s the best in this league.”

Farke’s comments suggest that Wober’s future at Leeds United may be uncertain. While he has shown that he can be a useful squad player, his lack of playing time and Farke’s reservations about his ability to play at left-back may indicate that he is not a key part of the team’s plans.

It remains to be seen whether Wober will get some minutes against Derby County this weekend. If he does, it will be interesting to see how he performs and whether he can prove himself as a viable option for the team.