Swansea City boss Graham Potter has praised upcoming opponents Leeds United.
Swansea City manager Graham Potter has admitted he is impressed by Leeds United’s start to the season, as he prepares his side to face them on Tuesday night.
Both teams are unbeaten after the opening three league fixtures of the season and clash at the Liberty Stadium in midweek.
The Swans are hoping for an instant return to the Premier League after relegation last season, while Leeds are looking rejuvenated under new boss Marcelo Bielsa and are the only team in the Championship with a 100% record so far.
Potter is expecting Swansea to have a very difficult test and has decided to give special praise to his opposite number Bielsa.
Senior man Bielsa is renowned for his expansive style of play and has made a strong start to life at Elland Road during his first taste of English football.
“I have been very impressed with them (Leeds), they will be the strongest side we have faced so far,” Potter said in his pre-match press conference, as quoted by Wales Online.
“They have had convincing wins over Stoke and Derby and got some good players. They are organised and a strong test.
“We are fortunate to have him (Bielsa) in British football. He is hugely influential for so many top coaches.
“I have admired from a distance for a long time, I have full respect for him and it will be an interesting evening for me but it is Swansea v Leeds. Of course I am well aware of his career and his methods, which are creative and pioneering.”
Leeds have quickly emerged as favourites to secure promotion to the top flight, but will be thoroughly tested with away trips to Swansea and Norwich City this week.
The Yorkshire giants have fielded the exact same starting XI in their three opening wins and opponents should begin to have an idea of what is coming their way.
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