Leeds United podcast: Would Junior Firpo make the Premier League team?

Is Junior Firpo good enough to keep his place if Leeds United get promoted back to the Premier League?

The 28-year-old left-back, who signed from Barcelona in 2021, has been involved in 13 league matches so far this season and scored one goal.

When the Whites were in the top flight, he made 43 appearances but BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast panel were davided on if he has the qualities needed to compete in England's highest league.

"Firpo is really interesting," said Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix. "I think a lot of people would say no straight away to him starting, but last time in the Premier League, he never really had a run of games.

"We don't think he's that good at defending but he does do some other good things, so for that reason I think he would be worth a go.

"But he is also out of contract so he might not even get the chance!"

BBC Radio Leeds' Jonny Buchan replied: "You have just raised that he is not good at defending but when Leeds get back into the Premier League they will be doing a lot of defending!

"To me he would be a squad member, if he wants to be that, and Leeds would have to strengthen that position."