Wales international Connor Roberts is desperate to make a big impact at Elland Road after joining Leeds United on loan for the rest of the season from Premier League side Burnley
Connor Roberts will have to wait a little longer to make his Leeds United debut, through no fault of his own. On the day of the transfer deadline, the Wales international joined Burnley, a struggling Premier League team. Their lone quiet transfer window addition was him.
Roberts was not permitted to play in the Championship match against Bristol City last night. United failed to register the attack-minded right-back in time for the trip to Ashton Gate, thus he was not involved.
On the other hand, the 28-year-old will miss their FA Cup fourth-round match against Plymouth Argyle. According to competition rules, a player cannot take part in a replay if they were not registered with the club during the first tie.
On Tuesday night, the men of Daniel Farke travel to Home Park. In the round of sixteen, the rematch winner will go to Chelsea or Aston Villa.
Therefore, today’s Yorkshire derby at Elland Road against Rotherham United is the earliest Roberts can wear a United shirt. However, Roberts gets some time to settle down and become accustomed to his new environment during this idle period.
Roberts, who was instrumental in the Clarets’ championship victory the previous season, stated: “It’s just about getting by. In my profession, I’ve always been prepared to depart.”I’ve always been prepared for a few weeks or months when I haven’t played, whether it’s at Burnley, Middlesbrough, or another place. I promise to give it everything I’ve got when I put that top on.
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