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Leeds United new boy Gianni Alioski shares what he’s spotted about Chris Wood

Macedonia's midfielder Ezgjan Alioski (L) vies with Italy's midfielder Italian midfielder Marco Verratti (R) during the FIFA World Cup 2018 qualif...
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Leeds United winger Gianni Alioski claimed an assist for Chris Wood on opening day.

Gianni Alioski has told the Yorkshire Evening Post that he has already noticed Chris Wood’s clinical finishing since signing for Leeds United.

Wood scored on the opening day of the season against Bolton Wanderers, but he has actually been guilty of missing two gilt-edged chances in the Whites’ more recent matches.

Wood has been well placed to score against both Preston North End and Fulham in Leeds’ two most recent fixtures, but has been unable to break the deadlock.

Macedonia's midfielder Ezgjan Alioski (L) vies with Italy's midfielder  Italian midfielder Marco Verratti (R) during the FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifying football match between Macedonia and...

However, Alioski already has a high opinion of his new teammate, and insists he is convinced Wood will start finding the back of the net soon.

The Macedonian said: “He’s a good player. Last year he had 27 (league) goals and that’s not easy.

“I think also this year he will score the goals.

“We see that he always has chances to score and he will score.”

Alioski set up Wood’s only goal of the season so far, with a cushioned header.

The winger has otherwise struggled to show his top form at Leeds, and still seems to be settling in to English football.

Leeds are next in action this weekend, when they take on Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, looking to protect their unbeaten record.

Chris Wood of Leeds celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Derby County at Elland Road on January 13, 2017 in Leeds,...