Raphinha has been making the headlines in recent times, not just for his performances for Leeds United, but also for Liverpool’s reported interest in him.
Making an immediate impact
Signed from Rennes in the summer of 2020, the Brazilian winger has taken to the Premier League like a duck to water and has been superb for Leeds this season.
According to WhoScored, the 24-year-old has made 14 starts and three substitute appearances in the Premier League for the Whites, scoring four goals and providing four assists in the process.
The winger’s performances have been praised by many pundits, including Eddie Gray and Jamie Carragher.
Linked with Liverpool
The Brazilian’s quality and calibre have reportedly attracted interest from Liverpool. According to JuveLive, as covered by HITC Sport, the defending English champions are interested in securing the services of the Brazilian winger.
Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa has raved about the winger and has outlined why he has been such a success in the Premier League.
Praise from Marcelo Bielsa
Bielsa told Leeds Live about Raphinha: “He’s a player with good physical attributes for the position. He’s quick and he can sustain that over a long distance. He has the resources of a winger with dribbling and when to attack the space in behind.”
Leeds are doing extremely well in the Premier League at the moment, and if they are to finish in the top six of the table this season, then Raphinha will have to be on top of his game.
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