Leeds star Ezgjan Alioski was more than a matchwinner.
Ezgjan Alioski scored the winning goal for Leeds United in the victory over West Bromwich Albion.
The Macedonian has excelled at left-back since Barry Douglas got injured, and put in an all round performance in the win at Elland Road.
Douglas is on the verge of a return, featuring for the under-23s last week, but he faces a fight to reclaim his place.
Alioski creating three chances for Leeds in the win. That was the joint highest along with teammates Mateusz Klich and Jack Harrison.
He attempted five shots, with two on target, and scored the game winner.
Defensively he was astute, he made three interceptions, the more than any Leeds player other than Stuart Dallas (4).
Douglas was on the Leeds substitute’s bench against West Brom. He must have been watching and wondering when he might get another chance.
The length and intensity of the season means Douglas will be needed at some stage, but Alioski deserves to keep his place.
On a night where several Leeds players stood out and dug in to claim a win, Alioski was particularly good, and represented everything this Whites’ side are about.
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