Leeds star hints at transfer plans ahead of international return

Ahead of his return to international play with Austria, Max Wober spoke to Kurier (11 November), expressing his main goal of regaining fitness for Leeds United.

The 26-year-old has only made one appearance for manager Daniel Farke’s side since returning from a loan spell at Borussia Monchengladbach, as he has spent the last two months recovering from a meniscus injury.

“I’ve just finished six weeks of rehab and have only been back in team training for two weeks. I’m feeling good and ready,” Wober said.

“Things are going well in Leeds, and I understand the coach has no reason to make changes. I have to be patient.

“I haven’t thought about (January) at all. My focus was on getting my knee back to full fitness. Now I want to play again, and then we’ll see what the club wants.”

Leeds United could rely on Max Wober later this season.

While there currently isn’t a clear path into the starting lineup for Wober, given the ongoing Championship season, there are still 31 games remaining.

Pascal Struijk, Leeds’ captain and first-choice left-sided center-back, remains a fixture in the squad.

However, Struijk’s injury history, especially last season, suggests that depth in that position will be essential.

This is where Wober could be valuable. Despite not playing in recent months, the former RB Salzburg captain remains highly regarded by Austria, evidenced by his call-up for international duty.

Junior Firpo’s three-match suspension—of which he’s already served one game—also opens an opportunity at left-back.

Wober will be hoping to stay injury-free during the international break.

While interest in him could rise in January, especially if his minutes remain limited, Leeds would be wise to keep Wober if they have serious ambitions for promotion.