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Why Ronaldo Vieira is the Leeds United player who could impress most against Liverpool

Leeds United’s Ronaldo Vieira scores the winning penalty in the shootout (REUTERS)
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The young Leeds United midfielder has everything required to become a superstar at Elland Road and he can prove that against the Reds.

When Leeds United drew Liverpool in the EFL Cup quarter-finals it was no surprise to see talk turn to Charlie Taylor and if the match could be seen as an audition ahead of a possible move to Anfield.

After all, the Reds have been linked with the Leeds defender for some time, and they are in desperate need of a new left-back given their lack of faith in Alberto Moreno and subsequent use of James Milner in defence.

Leeds United's Charlie Taylor (R) in action against Blackburn Rovers' Martin Samuelsen

But there is another Leeds player who has the potential to thoroughly outshine Taylor later this month; a young midfielder who has all the attributes to one day excel in the top flight, be that for the Whites or for someone else.

Ronaldo Vieira has been given a chance by Leeds boss Garry Monk this season and the 18-year-old has not let him down.

He has shown maturity that belies his years and despite only making 13 first-team appearances for Leeds he is every inch a superstar in the making.

Leeds United’s Ronaldo Vieira celebrates after the match

Fans need only look at his composure in the penalty shootout victory against Norwich City in the last round to see what he is all about, and if he plays to his full potential Leeds can expect his list of admirers to grow considerably.

Of course they will have every intention of keeping him, and with a contract until the summer of 2019 his short-term future is secure.

But if Vieira excels against Premier League option it will show just how special he is and Leeds will be desperate to get back into the top flight with him as soon as possible.

Football Soccer Britain - Nottingham Forest v Leeds United - Sky Bet Championship - The City Ground - 27/8/16      Nottingham Forests' Apostolos Vellios in action with Leeds United's Ronaldo Vieira