Celebrity Leeds United fan praises Pontus Jansson, says he is passionate

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Kaiser Chiefs member Simon Rix praises Pontus Jansson, who joined Leeds United on a season-long loan deal from Torino in the summer transfer window.

Kaiser Chiefs member Simon Rix has suggested to EFL.com that he has been impressed with the performances of Leeds United defender Pontus Jansson so far this season.

Jansson joined Leeds on a season-long loan deal from Torino in the summer transfer window.

The defender has established himself as a key player in Garry Monk’s side and has been playing well this campaign.

Rix is a lifelong Leeds fan, and he seems to have been impressed with the performances of the 25-year-old centre-back.

The Kaiser Chiefs bassist has stated that the Sweden international is passionate about Leeds, and that the Elland Road faithful love him.

“Pontus Jansson is one of the new signings that the fans have grown to love already,” Rix told EFL.com.

“At Leeds we love a great goal or a piece of skill, but some of the biggest cheers around Elland Road will be heard for a great challenge or a goal-line clearance.

“We’ve had some great centre-backs over the years from Jack Charlton and Norman Hunter, to Lucas Radebe and Jonathan Woodgate.

“He [Jansson] is that kind of player – he’s passionate about Leeds, he’s not afraid of a tackle, and he’s a threat in the air.”

Leeds did not start the 2016-17 campaign well, but the West Yorkshire outfit are going strong at the moment.

The Whites are 11th in the Championship table at the moment with 16 points from 11 matches.

The West Yorkshire outfit are just four points behind Birmingham City, who are currently sixth in the standings and occupy the final playoff spot.

Leeds will take on Derby County away from home at the iPro Stadium in the Championship after the international break.