Manor Solomon has stayed with Leeds United rather than joining up with the Israel national team, according to Graham Smyth.
The Yorkshire Evening Post journalist reported via X (8 October) that Solomon is present at Thorp Arch for treatment after being ruled out of recent matches with back and hamstring problems.
Solomon had been named in Israel’s squad for matches against France and Italy over the international break, but Smyth assumed that “was more in hope than expectation” given his injury worries.
Instead, Solomon is continuing his recovery at Thorp Arch having missed United’s last four matches, with Daniel Farke optimistic that he’ll be available for selection after the break [Leeds Live, 7 October].
Manor Solomon injury return leaves Leeds United spoilt for choice
While there’s no doubt that Solomon would have loved to join up with his country for the chance to take on top-class international sides like France and Italy, the 25-year-old’s recovery must come first.
A back issue developing into hamstring trouble was already a worrying sign for a player who has a lengthy history of injuries [Smyth, 27 September], and further problems on international duty would’ve been far from ideal.
Solomon’s last match for the Whites came in their 1-0 home loss to Burnley – in which his slip led directly to the only goal – so he’ll be keen to hit the ground running once he makes his return.
With another relegated Premier League side coming up in the form of Sheffield United after the break, Farke will feel the best way for Solomon to be available, fit and firing is for him to stay put at Thorp Arch.
Daniel James could also return on 18 October for the Yorkshire derby, and with Solomon, Largie Ramazani and an in-form Wilfried Gnonto all hoping to start, Farke couldn’t have asked for a better selection headache.
In other Leeds news, another injured United player has been given some new advice from doctors as he continues his recovery.
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