Leon Dajaku has found it hard to find a place in the team this season, Mowbray has explained why that is.
HARD WORKER
"I like Leon, he works really hard. It's a difficult scenario for me in terms of where I fit him into the structure (of the team). If you're playing with Clarke and Roberts, Simms down the middle - where do you fit him in? I think he could play anywhere across the frontline, he needs an opportunity and there hasn't been one. I suppose.. in the days without Stewart and Simms I played more tens and eights rather than going with Leon (most of the time) who is more of a nine or wide striker, whose strength is his running power and getting in behind, he's got a rocket of a right foot when he gets the ball onto it.”
UNFORTUNATE
"We decided to go with more technical players to be able to link the play with midfield really - he's probably been unfortunate. Regarding his future, every player knows my door is always open if they're disappointed, whether it be Leon or anyone else. He will be disappointed that he wasn't in the 18 the other day but there's every chance he will be back in there. I do try and rotate, I try to integrate everyone and keep them invested in the team.”
OPPORTUNITIES SOON
"I try to keep them invested, to work hard and do the extra work, so that they are ready for an opportunity. If you get on the pitch you need to be ready, you can't say, 'well I haven't played for while'. Leon falls into that category, I like him because of his work ethic and hopefully when the chance comes he bangs one in the back of the net and this is a very different conversation. Hopefully he can get some opportunities over the next few days."
