Why Daniel Farke did not select Jayden Bogle for Leeds United v Man United

Jayden Bogle was a notable absentee when Daniel Farke announced Leeds United’s squad for their Premier League clash with Manchester United.

Farke made two alterations to the team that faced Liverpool at Anfield, bringing Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin into the starting XI. Another unexpected decision saw Sean Longstaff drop to the bench, replacing Bogle, who had himself been a substitute against Liverpool.

Bogle’s complete omission from the matchday squad against Manchester United initially raised questions, but the reason behind his absence has since been clarified.

Why Jayden Bogle missed Leeds United vs Manchester United

The right-back has recently been linked with a potential move away from Elland Road, with Everton reportedly monitoring his situation. However, any speculation over his absence has been played down.

BBC Radio Leeds journalist Adam Pope confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that Bogle was unavailable due to a minor calf issue. The injury was enough to rule him out of the match against the Red Devils, although no timeline for his return was provided.

Fortunately for Farke, James Justin delivered an impressive performance against Liverpool, giving Leeds a capable alternative for the high-profile fixture.

Jayden Bogle’s importance to Leeds United

Despite Justin’s solid display, Farke will be eager to see Bogle return quickly. The defender has been a consistent presence for Leeds this season, only missing out on a starting role once, according to FotMob, when he was benched against Liverpool.

Bogle also featured 44 times in the Championship last campaign and has been one of Farke’s most dependable players since taking charge.

With captain Ethan Ampadu suspended and Joe Rodon sidelined through injury, Leeds are starting to feel the effects of a demanding festive schedule, making Bogle’s absence particularly untimely.

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