Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa has raved about Raphinha to Leeds Live.
Bielsa has outlined the attributes of the 23-year-old Brazilian winger and has stated how the youngster is perfect for the way his side play.
The Argentine told Leeds Live about Raphinha: “He’s a player with a capacity to unbalance a team individually. Every one of his physical qualities are good.
“He’s a dynamic player, who’s not difficult for him to go forward and come back or to get in behind and defend. The characteristics of the team coincide with his way of playing.”
Strong impact at Leeds United
Raphinha joined Leeds from Rennes in the summer of 2020 and has done well for the Whites so far this season.
According to WhoScored, the youngster has made two starts and three substitute appearances in the Premier League for the West Yorkshire club so far this season, scoring one goal in the process.
The Brazilian scored a stunning goal in Leeds’s 1-0 win against Everton in the Premier League last weekend.
Th 23-year-old did not have a pre-season with the Whites, and that is one of the main reasons why he did not hit the ground running at Elland Road.
However, Raphinha is now starting to come into his own, and his importance to the team is only going to grow in the coming weeks and months.
Leeds are doing well in the Premier League at the moment and will be aiming for a top-10 finish.
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