The adaptable Elland Road favorite was carted off the field during Leeds’ Premier League match against Manchester City in April 2022.
He hasn’t yet resumed playing after it was later discovered that he had a femur fracture. Since his injury, Leeds has seen a number of managers come and go, but none of them have been able to attest to the fact that he is almost ready to return.
His Leeds contract is up in the summer and it remains to be seen what the future holds for Dallas at club level. However, he has been assured by Northerin Ireland boss Michael O’Neill that he could still have an international future.
According to the Belfast Telegraph, O’Neill criticized Dallas and his international colleague Corry Evans, saying, “Both players are out of contract with their respective clubs at the end of the season.” Their club career always determines your international career, so I believe they are aware of what will determine their engagement at the international level.
“I would still want to have both of those players involved and on the team. They would likely take on the responsibilities that Steven Davis, Craig Cathcart, and Jonny Evans have held throughout the years, and I believe they would contribute well to the team as senior players. Right now, all we can do is pray that they both get
Dallas, referred to as “the Cookstown Cafu” with love, has 62 senior caps for Northern Ireland. O’Neill has acknowledged that he has spoken with the 32-year-old, who was a mainstay throughout O’Neill’s initial term as the nation’s manager.
“In the modern era, that is a huge chunk of football to miss,” he added, noting that he had been out for almost two years. Stuart, myself, and the medical team communicate all the time. It goes without saying that his choice will end.
