Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa has told Leeds Live that Rodrigo changed the game against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Bielsa has said that Rodrigo was the most important player in the final 30 minutes of the match.
Leeds played out a 1-1 draw with Wolves at Elland Road in the Premier League today.
Spain international forward Rodrigo scored from the penalty spot in the 94th minute.
Bielsa told Leeds Live: “Rodrigo changed the course of the game in the final 30. He took responsibility of the penalty.”
How did Rodrigo play?
With Patrick Bamford out injured at the moment, Rodrigo has been playing as the striker for Leeds.
The former Valencia star has not been at his best in the role, but against Wolves today, he was good.
Rodrigo often dropped deep and tried to make things happen.
Perhaps more importantly, the Spaniard kept his cool to score the penalty in injury tie.
The Spaniard took three shots, played five key passed, had a pass accuracy of 69%, took 56 touches, attempted three dribbles, made three tackles, two interceptions and one clearance, and put in eight crosses.
The headlines tonight and tomorrow will be the cameo performance from Joe Gelhardt.
And indeed Gelhardt was brilliant on his home debut for Leeds in the Premier League.
But we should not forget Rodrigo’s contribution.
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