Leeds United midfielder Samu Saiz has been one of Marcelo Bielsa’s side’s key players this term.
Saiz was Leeds’ main creative influence over the early part of the campaign, with his performances earning great credit.
However, after suspension in January, Saiz never really got back to his best.
Leeds’ form also dropped in the early part of 2018, and Saiz admits he found it difficult to motivate himself once their chances of promotion had gone.
“Last season when we found out we could not make it to the play-offs it was a moment that was hard for me,” the £3 million signing said.
“I had less motivation because I could not reach the objective. It is a problem that I had and it cannot happen again.”
Leeds begun last season excellently, before their form tailed off, and Marcelo Bielsa will be wanting to protect against a repeat scenario happening.
The Whites are once again challenging at the top end of the table right now, with their form highly impressive.
Leeds are next in action at the weekend, when they take on Blackburn Rovers, and a victory would propel them back to the top of the table.
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