According to Paul Robinson, it would be “extremely harsh” for Leeds United to release Stuart Dallas when his contract expires this summer.
The Northern Irishman has not played in nearly two years, having broken his leg against Manchester City on April 30, 2022, and is expected to leave when his contract expires at the end of the current season.
But Robinson wants the Whites to extend it for another year to give the 32-year-old an opportunity to recover from such a “horrific” injury, after all he has done for the club.
The commentator is unsure what Dallas is capable of in the future, but he has urged Leeds United to give him the opportunity to play some role next season rather than pushing him “out the door” this summer.
Speaking exclusively to MOT Leeds News, he said: “Nobody owes anyone anything, but I think what he’s done for the club, the performances he’s provided, the relationship he’s had with the supporters, I would very much like to think that they’ll give him another year.
“Whether it’s to get himself totally fit, to be a member of the team, to be a part of the dressing room, or whatever position he has at the time, I’d like to think there’s a place for him.
“And whether he gets his career back on track and plays again for Leeds United or moves on.
“To push somebody out the door at the end of their contract this season, after such a horrific injury, it would be extremely harsh.”
Paul Robinson wants Stuart Dallas to be given a contract extension at Leeds United
It would be a very sad finish to a popular Whites career if Dallas never played for the club again and faded into obscurity after a hard rehab.
He appeared live on Sky Sports at halftime of the Whites’ thrilling 3-1 triumph against table toppers Leicester City on Friday (23 February), acknowledging it had been a “difficult road” but claiming he was in a “good position” as he attempts to make a comeback.
Financially it might be easier said than done for the 49ers to extend a player if he isn’t able to contribute, but if it is doable there will be plenty of supporters who echo Robinson’s opinions on the topic.
