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Leeds United fans react to Diego Llorente’s performance

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LEEDS, ENGLAND - APRIL 25: Mason Greenwood of Manchester United in action with Diego Llorente of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road on April 25, 2021 in Leeds, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)
Photo by Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images

Leeds United picked up a point today as they drew 0-0 with rivals Manchester United at Elland Road.

The Whites were hammered 6-2 by United in December, but they gave a much better account of themselves today.

Neither side were able to find the goal to win the game, but Leeds can be delighted with a clean sheet.

To go from leaking six against United just four months ago to a clean sheet today, Marcelo Bielsa can be very happy.

One of the stars of the show was centre back Diego Llorente, who turned in a composed performance at centre back.

The £18million summer signing from Real Sociedad had a mixed start to the season having suffered niggling injuries, but has been showing his quality of late.

LEEDS, ENGLAND - APRIL 25: Victor Lindelof of Manchester United in action with Diego Llorente of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road on April 25, 2021 in Leeds, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)
Photo by Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images

Llorente scored the equaliser against Liverpool on Monday night, and was superb defending against United.

Fans took to Twitter to rave about Llorente, suggesting that he is ‘absolute quality’ and ‘so sharp’.

Others praised him as a bargain and a great signing, with a new nickname even suggested – El Janitor!

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