Summer signing Diego Llorente is ready to make his debut for Leeds United after returning to training ahead of a hectic Premier League schedule, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.
Marcelo Bielsa could have been forgiven for thinking he had found the man for all seasons, and more than a few positions, when the Premier League newcomers snapped up the Spain international during the summer.
Because the £23 million Llorente is exactly the sort of reliable, versatile performer Bielsa tends to build his teams around.
A centre-half by trade, the Spain international also featured in midfield plenty of times at Real Sociedad and has proven more than a little handy in both boxes.
The one-time Real Madrid youngster has yet to make his debut for Leeds due to a groin problem he picked up on international duty.
But, according to MD, Llorente is now training as normal and is at Bielsa’s disposal ahead of what promises to be a punishing run of fixtures over the festive period.
The Madrid-born 27-year-old has only been included in Leeds’ matchday squad once – for the 1-1 draw with Manchester City almost two months ago.
It remains to be seen whether he appears in the 18 when the Yorkshire giants take on Chelsea next time out.
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