Rotherham United's stance on Freddie Lapado ahead of crunch clash with Gillingham

Striker Freddie Ladapo is unlikely to be involved in Rotherham’s promotion decider at the weekend and boss Paul Warne does not know if he will travel to support the squad.
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

Ladapo has been left out of the matchday squad for the last two games and his Millers career looks set to be over.

The club’s record buy handed in a transfer request in January but had no offers on the table, making it an awkward job to reintegrate him into the squad.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Ladapo has scored just three goals in 13 appearances since handing in the request and Warne has taken him out of the side for the last two games.

Striker Freddie Ladapo is unlikely to be involved in Rotherham’s promotion decider at the weekendStriker Freddie Ladapo is unlikely to be involved in Rotherham’s promotion decider at the weekend
Striker Freddie Ladapo is unlikely to be involved in Rotherham’s promotion decider at the weekend

The boss says he is unlikely to change things for the huge game at Gillingham, but does not know whether Ladapo will travel to the Priestfield Stadium.

“I can't see me making a massive change to the squad but everything is under consideration,” he said.

“It is Thursday morning, we will see how everyone trains today and tomorrow before we leave. Everyone will be expected to travel.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

“I will have a look at the lads today and come up with a decision, which I think suits everyone.

“I don't know if I am going to take the lads who are not in the 18 down or not, although I feel like they have all played a massive part. Ideally I would take everyone, it's a bit of a tight squeeze on the bus. I will try and take everyone, that is my intention.”

Injured players Mickel Miller and Will Grigg have been at games recently, but Warne says it is Ladapo’s choice whether attends.

“You'd have to ask him that question,” Warne added to the Star.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

“Griggy turned up off his own volition the other night, I don't force lads to attend games that is not how I run the ship.

“Freddie might have been there the other night, but if he was I didn't see him. If I don't include him in the squad, it's his choice whether he comes to support, it’s completely up to him and I have no issue whichever he chooses to do.”