Spain manager Luis Enrique has suggested Leeds United central defender Diego Llorente is able to “correct” Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos, as quoted in Goal.com.
Enrique has been impressed by the development of Llorente for Spain as well as the progress made by Pau Torres and Eric Garcia. The trio are battling for a spot in his team’s starting line-up.
Ramos is one of the best defenders in the world and is a Madrid legend. The 34-year-old has won La Liga five times and the Champions League on four occasions with Los Blancos.
The former Sevilla defender has also won the World Cup once and the European Championship twice with Spain.
Goal.com quotes Enrique as saying: “Pau, Eric and Diego have done well, each one contributing in their place and trying to improve.
“They are able to play with someone who is a benchmark, like Ramos, and they feel they can play with him, help him and even correct him. Leaders also know they can learn new things.”
Big claim
Ramos may be 34 years of age but remains one of the best centre-backs on the planet. Enrique’s praise of Llorente and how he can help the Madrid ace shows the quality of player Leeds have signed.
The 27-year-old joined the Whites from Real Sociedad in the summer transfer window.
The centre-back has made only six appearances for Spain but is progressing nicely. If he does that for Leeds under Marcelo Bielsa this season, he could cement his place in the Spain starting line-up for the European Championships in the summer.
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