Did Tanaka do something to be total left out more or less after his goal in the cup ? Don't get why Farke is not even use him as a sub. Looks like something personal or some discipline thing ?
He does not think he is good enough apparently. Or fit into the teams play. 35 mins in the last 7 games is concerning.
It wasn't the case last season when they were in the championship. He was playing in most games. I wonder what happened!
Morita, Fujita, Kamada, Sano and Sano...sure Tanaka and Endo are worrying at the moment, but Tanaka was never a sure starter (but of course his actually situation is sad) and we still have 5 great other options with great form. And normally a Kamada and Morita where also starters. So apart from Endo nothing really changed. But in Tanakas case, it's clear to fight, his situation doesn't look that bad 5-6 weeks ago and I don't think it's sad easy. Tanaka proved that he is a great player even in the Premier League but injuries at the begining of the season and in meantime some great and awesome performances from his competitors are also a reason. Farke was always talking very good about Ao but not include him totally is strange.
Don't get it why he is totally left out in all games now ? Makes no sense, he has brilliant games this season. I think he do something, was unprofessional or so the coach has something personal against him.
And there it is Baby !!! Tanaka scored ! Would be so important that he can regain more game time. He is a superb player. Edit: + Anton Stach gets subbed out injured. He is a direct competitor for Tanaka. Could mean, he gets more time.
I was about to post it will be two japanese players in the fa cup. But Leeds seem to lose it all in the end Cant believe it
Starts against Man u, having some troubles, I dont want to say it but. Needs to calm down and fix it.
Struggled 10 minutes in the beginning, then he was great. Subbed out at 75 . Looked more like a cramp than something serious.
Overall Tanaka was great ! And great game from Leeds. Is there an news about him ? Please no injury. But German media als Said it's a cramp.
By the way, you guys see how good Tanakas goal against West Ham was ? Those ball controll stop was insane + a superb finish. Looks like he is coming back in form right on time.
Starts again like usual. Obviously regain his starting spot, great for JNT. He is also in a fine form and with him Leeds has a incredible run of points. They are one of the most inform teams of the league for now.