'Not satisfied' - Isaac Schmidt admission made as Leeds United man remains on Werder Bremen fringes
Werder Bremen director Clemens Fritz has said it is “normal” for Leeds United’s Isaac Schmidt to be unhappy with his lack of action.
The 26-year-old is currently on loan at Weserstadion having played a bit-part role in Leeds’ Championship title triumph.
Despite offering versatility as a player capable of operating at right-back or left-back, Schmidt has struggled to nail down a place in the Werder Bremen XI.
He has been afforded just five league starts, raising doubts over whether his loan club will exercise their option to buy him for a reported £3.5m in the summer.
Isaac Schmidt situation assessed
As reported by Deich Stube, Fritz said: “It’s normal that he’s not satisfied with his current situation. Isaac did a decent job in his appearances.
“Olivier Deman has done very well lately. He has also created a lot of danger with his left foot on crosses and attacking runs.”
Competition at Leeds United
Although Schmidt has not featured prominently in Germany, he has still seen more action than he did in England.
Whites boss Daniel Farke did not give the Switzlerland international a single league start, instead using him as an occasional substitute.
Leeds’ relatively new wing-back-focused system would perhaps suit Schmidt, although the standard of competition in that department as risen this term.
Gabriel Gudmundsson and James Justin have proven to be shrewd additions, while Jayden Bogle has continued to improve. Leeds still have the seasoned Sam Byram as a cover option, although he has barely been used.
Schmidt, himself, meanwhile, does not appear particularly keen to remain at Elland Road. After joining Werder Bremen, he outlined his desire to lay down roots.
He said: “I'm looking for an apartment, I want to settle down here. I've only just arrived, but my goal is to stay."
Last season, amid his struggles for game time at Elland Road, the defender said: “After a year in which I barely played, I’m inevitably wondering what’s next. But I also have to consider the circumstances.
"The club officials have assured me that they are planning for me long-term. I just have to be patient and wait for my chance."