Derby County winger was a substitute in defeat to Leeds.
Even with star man Harry Wilson out, Florian Jozefzoon was not selected in Derby’s starting line-up against Leeds United on Friday night.
Jozefzoon had a choice to sign between Derby and Leeds, with each club offering Brentford £2.75 million, Voetbal International reported.
The winger chose the Rams, and has found it tough to make an impact.
Derby boss Frank Lampard was initially very excited about the capture, telling the club website. “Florian is a player that I have been tracking since I first got the job so it’s fantastic to get the deal done.”
Jozefzoon has not had the desired impact, starting only 10 Championship games out of a possible 27.
The Dutch winger came off the bench for the final 30 minutes against Leeds at Elland Road, but only managed 13 touches.
Leeds sit in first position in the league, with Derby sixth.
Whites owner Andrea Radrizzani hit out at Jozefzoon after the move to Derby, telling Yorkshire Evening Post: “On the way to the medical check here, they change ideas and go to another club. Honestly, I’m happy he didn’t come here. Good luck to him but we don’t want people like this.”
The Italian will be feeling a bit better after seeing Jozefzoon’s non-impact on Friday evening.
Jozefzoon has scored two league goals for Derby in 20 total appearances. Only once has he completed 90 minutes in back to back games in the Championship.
Perhaps he is regretting not joining Bielsa’s Leeds, who are still looking to add wingers.
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