Cry Summerville and Willy Gnonto say same thing after Leeds ace Ilia Gruev's news

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Crysencio Summerville and Wilfried Gnonto responded in the same manner after Leeds star Ilia Gruev shared a new update on social media.

The 24-year-old has been in and out of Daniel Farke‘s team this season, competing against the likes of Ao Tanaka and Joe Rothwell as the Whites look to secure automatic promotion back to the Premier League.

He has started just 14 league matches so far this term, even with Ethan Ampadu sidelined via injury, yet Gruev remains an important member of the squad as Leeds battle with Sheffield United for the title.

Following a 2-2 draw against QPR on Saturday 15 March, coming from two goals behind, Farke’s side are now level on points with the Blades at the top of the table, with Burnley just two points behind.

With eight games of the campaign remaining, supporters will be praying not to experience a repeat of last season after losing to Southampton in the Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium.

Ilia Gruev wins award away from Elland Road

Taking to Instagram [18 March], having been named runner-up for Bulgaria’s Best Player of the Year, Gruev wrote: “Thank you for the award and congrats to my fellow nominees! We'll see us again next year.”

Current teammate Gnonto replied: “Bulgarian maestro,” while former teammate, Summerville, who moved to West Ham last summer, said: “Maestro,” with praise and fire emojis.

Daniel Farke pushing for more silverware at Leeds United

Football Insider verdict

Farke could certainly be at risk if Leeds miss out on promotion this season, having narrowly missed out so cruelly to the Saints last term, unable to beat Leicester City or Ipswich Town to the automatic spots.

The Whites are in a brilliant position with just a small number of matches remaining, leading a three-horse race at the moment as Sheffield United and Burnley continue to slip up.

Last summer, staying in the Championship meant losing Archie Gray to Tottenham, Summerville to West Ham and Georginio Rutter to Brighton, but the squad has gone from strength to strength since.

Loan stars Manor Solomon and Rothwell have made incredible impacts at Elland Road, and while Leeds may not be able to afford their permanent deals in the Championship, promotion would change everything this summer.

If Farke were to miss out on promotion again, not only would Farke likely be sacked, but the vultures would circle for the likes of Tanaka, Dan James, Joel Piroe and Pascal Struijk.

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