Leeds winger Alioski has been in decent form for club and country this season.
Leeds United star Gjanni Alioski has told Macedonian outfit Ekipa that Marcelo Bielsa is the reason for his improved form – at both Elland Road and on the international stage.
The 26-year-old has been in decent form for the Whites this season, nailing down the first-team spot on the left flank in Bielsa’s table-topping side that has taken the Championship by storm so far.
A 21-time Macedonia international, Alioski has netted two goals and created another two strikes in six games for Leeds this season – and has continued his excellent form for Macedonia.
He scored against Gibraltar in a 2-0 win with an excellent volley, before scoring from the penalty spot against Armenia in another 2-0 triumph. He reckons Bielsa’s impact has helped him at Leeds and with Macedonia.
“It’s all thanks to the new coach of Leeds, the experienced Bielsa,” Alioski said. “It brought a lot of freshness into our team that was the same from last season, but I see a huge difference in the game, in the approach and in the end and in the results.
“Of course, such a coaching name also affects my game. I feel great and I believe that I will transfer the form to Macedonia.”
His form is a lot better than last season’s efforts, where he managed only seven goals in 45 games, creating only six strikes.
Alioski is now set to return to Elland Road after Macedonia’s September fixtures have finished, ahead of Saturday’s big showdown against rivals Millwall at the Den.
Leeds will be looking to maintain their unbeaten run in the Championship, winning four matches and drawing two so far including excellent wins over Norwich City, Stoke City and Derby County.
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