Leeds United clarify Willy Gnonto stance after forward no-shows Shrewsbury Carabao Cup clash
- Planet Sport writer
- 11 August 2023
Leeds United have released a statement after Willy Gnonto failed to turn up for the club's Carabao Cup clash with Shrewsbury.
Leeds have revealed they will take disciplinary action against Willy Gnonto for missing the midweek Carabao Cup tie against Shrewsbury and insisted the Italy forward was not for sale.
Gnonto made himself unavailable for Leeds' 2-1 win on Wednesday night and will play no part in Saturday's Sky Bet Championship game at Birmingham, the Whites have said.
A Leeds statement read: "Earlier this week, Willy Gnonto and his representatives were informed by the club that he would not be sold this summer.
"Following those conversations, Willy felt he was unable to play in Wednesday night's Carabao Cup tie with Shrewsbury Town.
"Despite training for the last two days, Willy has informed Daniel Farke that he still does not feel able to play this weekend and has not travelled to Birmingham for the game tomorrow.
"This is now an internal disciplinary matter and the club will make no further comment, other than to reiterate that Willy is not for sale."
Leeds signed Gnonto for a reported £3.8million from FC Zurich in September last year and the winger proved an instant hit at Elland Road, scoring two goals in 25 Premier League appearances.
He was already a full international for Italy before arriving in West Yorkshire and has gone on to make 11 appearances under head coach Roberto Mancini.
Following Leeds' relegation from the Premier League in May, 10 senior players have departed, while the club appointed Daniel Farke as head coach in July.
