‘Surprised he stayed’: Phil Thompson says he’s surprised 24-year-old didn’t leave Leeds this summer

Thu 9 September 2021 16:15, UK

Phil Thompson that he is surprised that Leeds United managed to keep hold of Raphinha this summer.

Raphinha was tentatively linked with a move away from Elland Road towards the back end of last season.

But Leeds never sent out any messages that they were prepared to listen to offers.

Raphinha, therefore, stuck around at Leeds for another season.

he suggested he was so happy at Elland Road.

Raphinha could actually be missing from Leeds game against Liverpool at the weekend.

The Brazilian FA are pushing to have him banned, after he was blocked from turning up to international duty in the past fortnight.

If Raphinha is missing from Leeds’ attack that will be a blow for Marcelo Bielsa’s side, although Dan James could step in for his debut.

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