Tyler Roberts played well for Leeds United against Sheffield Wednesday at Elland Road at the weekend.
Neil Redfearn has spoken highly of Leeds United star Tyler Roberts on BBC Radio Leeds.
The former Leeds head coach was impressed with the performance of Roberts – who can operate as a striker, winger or attacking midfielder – against Sheffield Wednesday at Elland Road at the weekend.
The 20-year-old was brilliant during the Championship game on Saturday evening, as his movement as a number 10 and upfront caused the Wednesday defence problems.
Former Leeds head coach Redfearn was impressed with Roberts and has spoken highly of the youngster.
Redfearn said about Roberts on BBC Radio Leeds: “He has got a real dynamic. He is a powerful boy, he is a good athletic, he has the perfect build for a central midfield player. He has got turn of pace, he can get past the front.”
The former Leeds head coach added: “His general play, I mean, his work-rate off the ball, he closes down, he gets his body in, he is not frightened to go in and put a foot in, and I thought his understanding of position was really good as well. I think he is a real star for the future.”
Stats
According to WhoScored, against Wednesday at Elland Road on Saturday evening, Roberts took six shots, had a pass accuracy of 68.2%, won one header, made one tackle and one interception, and played two key passes.
So far this season, the youngster has made 18 starts and seven substitute appearances in the Championship for Leeds so far this season, scoring three goals and providing four assists in the process, according to WhoScored.
Roberts has been on the books of Leeds since January 2018 when he joined from West Bromwich Albion for a transfer fee reported by The Birmingham Mail to be worth £2.5 million.
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