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Leeds player Junior Firpo gets 3-game ban for alleged headbutt

Leeds defender Junior Firpo has been suspended for three games for allegedly headbutting a Millwall opponent in an off-the-ball incident during a midweek game in England’s second-t...

NOVEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Backup option for much of campaign Firpo scored a goal, recorded an assist and kept a clean sheet in 19 Premier League appearances (14 starts) at left-back this season.

Impact Firpo started 13 of 15 games from February-May for Leeds, but outside of that stretch he rarely featured ahead of Pascal Struijk at left-back. The 26-year-old Firpo has two seasons left on his contract with the club, but he might look for a move abroad rather than staying on and fighting through the Championship.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning from suspension Firpo will be eligible to feature in next weekend's season finale against Tottenham after serving a red card suspension.

Impact Firpo missed Sunday's loss to West Ham after getting sent off in the previous match against Newcastle. But he should be back in the XI ahead of Pascal Struijk at left-back to face Spurs for the final game of the season next weekend, in which Leeds need a victory in order to have a chance of escaping relegation.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Newcastle Firpo was shown a red card in the 91st minute of Saturday's draw against Newcastle United following a foul on Anthony Gordon for his second booking of the game. He made three inter...

Impact Firpo has started 13 of Leeds' last 15 Premier League games dating back to mid-February, but he will be suspended against West Ham next weekend following his sending off on Saturday. Pascal Struijk could replace him at left-back for the match.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bags in assist Firpo assisted once to go with three crosses (zero accurate) created in Tuesday's 2-1 victory versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Firpo recorded his first assists of the season to help give Leeds the much-needed win Tuesday. With eight straight starts in a row, the defender has generated one goal, one assist 25 tackles (10 won), 15 interceptions and 12 clearances in that span.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winning goal Firpo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Southampton.

Impact The left-back was the hero for Leeds United on Saturday, as the left-back took advantage of a beautiful pass from Jack Harrison to drill a shot past the opposing goalkeeper, though, to be fair, a poor reaction from Gavin Bazunu aided Firpo. This was Firpo's first Premier League goal of the season and might be a fundamental goal in Leeds' quest to avoid relegation.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Firpo gives Leeds United priceless edge v. Southampton | Premier League

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Gracia starts reign in style as Leeds beat Southampton 1-0

Junior Firpo scored the only goal as new manager Javi Gracia launched his Leeds reign in style with a win over fellow struggler Southampton in the English Premier League

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Active in Cup match Firpo played 90 minutes during Wednesday's 1-0 Carabao Cup loss to Wolves.

Impact Firpo hasn't bene overly involved in the first team since a knee injury knocked him out of pre-season. The left-back did go a full 90 in the cup as he continues his role as a largely rotational option. Firpo has made just two appearances (one start) in the Premier League.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Playing with U21s Firpo was in the starting XI for Tuesday's U21's clash against Crewe.

Impact Firpo has made one start and two total appearances and went as an unused substitute in each of the last two matches. The defender is still working on his fitness after a knee injury cost him the pre-season. Firpo could see more playing time with the U21s while he recovers his fitness and looks to earn a spot back in the first team.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lining up to start Firpo has been named as an expected starter for Thursday's trip to Leicester City due to Pascal Struijk's injury, according to manager Jesse Marsch. "Junior (Firpo) will start, he'...

Impact Firpo has made just one appearance off the bench after a knee injury hampered his fitness to start the season. With a fresh chance to contribute from kickoff, it will be interesting to see what Firpo can do after his defensive skills were put into question following past performances.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be option Sunday Firpo (undisclosed) should be available Sunday against Arsenal after manager Jesse Marsch didn't disclose his status in Friday's press conference. "Everyone else is fit and healthy...

Impact Firpo should be back on the bench Sunday unless Marsch forgot to mention him. He's still not completely fit following his knee injury and has just 32 minutes on his legs since returning after the international break. Soon enough, he should be back in the starting XI for Pascal Struijk.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Palace trip Firpo wasn't in the squad for Sunday's match against Crystal Palace because of a minor issue, according to manager Jesse Marsch. "He just picked up a little something after the las...

Impact It's rarely a good thing when a player picks up a new issue shortly after returning from a lengthy layoff. He played 32 minutes in the Oct. 2 contest and figures to be an option off the bench for the next match given this new injury. Once fit and with the injuries behind him, he should take the spot of Pascal Struijk in the starting XI at left-back.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Villa Firpo (knee) is fit and ready for Sunday's match against Aston Villa, according to manager Jesse Marsch. "Junior has got more and more fit and healthy and ready to contribute."

Impact Firpo has yet to feature with the senior squad this season but has seen minutes with the youth setup as he recovers from his knee issue. Given the international break, there's a chance Firpo makes an immediate return to the starting XI Sunday, taking the spot of Pascal Struijk at left-back. Even if that doesn't happen right away, Firpo figures to hold down that spot once ready.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays with U21s Firpo (knee) started and went 76 minutes in Friday's match with the U21s.

Impact Firpo has been edging closer to fitness and it appears like he'll be ready to play with the senior team after the international break. While Pascal Struijk has played well there this season, Firpo is a more natural fit and likely to take up that role once ready to go.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Getting closer to return Firpo (knee) is "maybe a week or two away," according to manager Jesse Marsch.

Impact This is the expected timeline for Firpo, who suffered an MCL injury more than a month ago. He'll need at least a week of full training before he's considered for the squad and then he'll probably get minutes off the bench before being given a start. Pascal Struijk has played well at left-back to open the campaign, but Firpo figures to steal that role.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains couple weeks away Firpo had a recent scan on his knee and is two or three weeks away from the pitch, according to manager Jesse Marsch.

Impact Firpo suffered an MCL injury a few weeks ago and fortunately it looks like he's ahead of schedule. That still means Leeds will be without a true left-back to open the campaign, as early signs point to Pascal Struijk starting in that position against Wolves and Southampton, at a minimum.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leeds' Junior Firpo out for eight weeks Leeds United defender will miss the start of the Premier League season after being ruled out for eight weeks.Firpo, 25, picked up a knock du...

JULY 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Suffers MCL injury Firpo will miss the next eight weeks after suffering an MCL injury in last week's friendly, manager Jesse Marsch revealed to reporters. "We're hopeful that it's a little bit faster...

Impact Firpo missed multiple sets of matches last season because of injury and it's another one that'll keep him out at least the first month of the season. It's a tough way to start the season for a team that dealt with numerous issues last season and now Marsch will have to decide on his left-back with Leif Davis, Jack Harrison and Pascal Struijk being options at the moment.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season healthy Firpo started four of the final five matches of the season at left-back and finished with two assists from 24 league appearances (19 starts).

Impact Firpo was usually in the starting XI when healthy, but numerous injuries derailed his numbers from looking better. When he was available, Stuart Dallas moved up in the formation and when he was out, Dallas started at left-back. That being the case, Firpo isn't guaranteed to be a regular going forward given some of his defensive missteps.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Second assist of season Firpo had an assist while crossing twice inaccurately, creating two chances, making an interception, five tackles (winning four) and two clearances during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Arse...

Impact Firpo set up Diego Llorente in the 66th minute assisting Leeds' lone goal. The assist was the second of the season for the fullback as he finished with team-high totals in chances created, interceptions and tackles in the loss.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still working on fitness Firpo (knee) continues to work on his fitness, according to manager Jesse Marsch. "We've worked with Junior Firpo a lot in the last few days and we're hopeful of getting him fitter...

Impact Firpo was on the bench last week but didn't play, so the team is taking a slow approach with his return. Before being given a start, he'll likely come off the bench in an upcoming match and even then, there's no guarantee Marsch will want him in the starting XI over the final stretch given the team's play of late.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Crystal Palace Firpo (knee) will be available as a substitute versus Crystal Palace on Monday.

Impact Firpo is back in the squad for the first time since March 10 against Aston Villa, a stretch of four matches on the sidelines. If the defender comes through Monday's matchup without suffering any setbacks, he could be in the mix to reclaim his place in the starting XI against Manchester City on Saturday.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Given 3-5 week timeline Firpo will miss three-to-five weeks from the time of his knee injury, according to manager Jesse Marsch.

Impact Firpo suffered the injury March 10, so there's a chance he's back over the international break or a couple weeks later. He'd started four-straight matches prior to injury and his absence meant that Stuart Dallas had to return to left-back in the most recent contest.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injured against Villa Firpo picked up a knee injury in Thursday's loss against Aston Villa, according to manager Jesse Marsch. "We don't yet but it's probably something on the inside of his knee like an...

Impact Leeds made three early substitutions, so Firpo couldn't be subbed off Thursday, as he was given a full 90 in the match sheet despite being taken off on a stretcher with about 15 minutes to go. It's another injury for Leeds and one that will again force them to reassess the back line, possibly moving Stuart Dallas to that left-back role again.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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