“What I Don’t Understand – Pundit Weighs In on Perplexing Quality of Former Leeds United Star”
Tony Dorigo admits he can't fathom why former Leeds United forward Georginio Rutter loses his composure when it comes to finishing chances.
Rutter joined Brighton this summer after the Premier League club triggered the release clause in his Leeds United contract.
The French forward eagerly embraced the chance to move to the Premier League, following a season in which he nearly helped Leeds earn promotion.
Leeds were not planning to sell Rutter but had no choice once Brighton activated his buyout clause.
Since joining the Seagulls, however, the 22-year-old has yet to score or provide an assist, often appearing awkward in front of goal.
Former Leeds United player Tony Dorigo has expressed confusion over Rutter’s lack of finishing ability.
Despite not being known for his goal-scoring prowess during his time at Leeds, Rutter excelled at unlocking defenses with his precise passing in the final third.
Dorigo is puzzled by the contrast between Rutter’s composure when delivering accurate passes and his struggles to finish scoring opportunities.
He remarked that it’s bewildering how a player capable of such pinpoint accuracy when passing fails to convert chances in front of goal.
“What I don’t understand is the composure Georgi had when the ball was at his feet, even with chaos around him,” Dorigo said on the Square Ball Podcast.
“He could find the right pass through people’s legs, using technique and strength, but then there’s this big goal with a keeper, and he can’t put it past him.”
Rutter has yet to prove himself at Brighton, and questions have already emerged regarding the club’s decision to sign him during the summer transfer window.
