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Marcelo Bielsa praises Leeds United striker Eddie Nketiah

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Eddie Nketiah, on loan from Arsenal, scored for Leeds United against Barnsley.

Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 0-1 during the Sky Bet Championship match between Barnsley and Leeds United at Oakwell Stadium on September 15,...

Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa has praised Arsenal-owned Eddie Nketiah for his performance against Barnsley on Sunday afternoon.

Nketiah, who joined Leeds on loan from Premier League club Arsenal in the summer transfer window, played an important role in the Whites’ 2-0 win against Barnsley away from home in the Yorkshire derby.

The 20-year-old striker came on as a substitute in the 70th minute and broke the deadlock on 84 minutes.

Then just minutes later, the England Under-21 international won a penalty which was converted by his teammate Mateusz Klich in the 89th minute.

Leeds head coach Bielsa was pleased with the display produced by the youngster and has raved about him.

Bielsa told Leeds Live about Nketiah: “He’s a striker with goals. Some players are involved a lot before the finish, before the chance. Nketiah is more involved in the end of the action, not in the creation.

“Anyway, he has good characteristics to combine with team-mates. Give options to the team. Complete player.”

Good signing for Leeds United

Nketiah has been superb for Leeds since his loan move from Arsenal and has scored some very good and important goals.

The 20-year-old striker has scored two goals in 78 Championship minutes and two goals in two EFL Cup ties for the Whites so far this season, according to WhoScored.

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