Plymouth Argyle will be missing a vital player against Leeds United on Saturday, simply because they are Leeds United.
Darko Gyabi is ineligible for the game against his parent club, which is a setback for Wayne Rooney, as the loanee has proven essential for Argyle.
An initial loan stint for the second half of last season was cut short when Gyabi sustained a groin injury that necessitated surgery. The one minute of Championship action he received at Leeds in the first half was dwarfed by the experience earned on loan, which included nine starts and one substitute appearance before injury struck. Then, just like this season, Gyabi’s flexibility was on display. He played as a defensive midfielder, number eight, and even a left winger. Throughout the current campaign, he has played a variety of roles, but always at the centre.
In a failing squad, it will be difficult for any player, let alone a 20-year-old, to produce impressive numbers. However, Gyabi is Argyle’s second most successful dribbler this season and fourth overall in terms of critical passes, progressive carries, and progressive passes.”He had to end his loan spell last season due to injury, and we missed him because he was involved in our better performances under the previous manager,” Lovell told the Youth Employment Panel. “It was fantastic to have him back on another loan from Leeds. He’s definitely a guy with a lot of potential, and I like him; he’s been involved in our greatest moments whenever we’ve scored one of these big late goals that have given us some very important points. He’s been on the pitch and played in games. I admire his attitude. I think Rooney appreciates him as well. He’s a regular starter, and I think we’ll miss him. He’ll be one of the players we miss. Hopefully,
“He had to end his loan spell last season due to injury and we missed him because he was involved in our better performances under the old manager,” Lovell stated to the Youth Employment Panel. “It was great to have him back on another loan from Leeds. He’s certainly a guy with a lot of potential, and I like him; he’s been involved in our best moments whenever we’ve scored one of these key late goals that have gained us some really vital points. He’s been on the pitch and participated in games. I admire his attitude. I believe Rooney appreciates him as well. He’s a regular starter, and I believe we will miss him. He will be one of the players we miss. Hopefully, he comes back refreshed for
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