Leeds United won at Elland Road in the Championship on Saturday.
Noel Whelan has spoken highly of Leeds United midfielder Eunan O’Kane on BBC Radio Leeds.
The former Leeds striker was impressed with the performance of O’Kane against Hull City at Elland Road in the Championship on Saturday afternoon.
The 27-year-old midfielder came on as a substitute at the break and helped the Whites to a 1-0 win.
Former Leeds striker Whelan was impressed with the display produced by the Republic of Ireland international.
Whelan told BBC Radio Leeds about O’Kane: “He has just got a good footballing brain. He gets himself into really good positions out of possession where he feels the ball’s going to be headed or where they are looking to attack down and he fills that space, and nine times out of 10 he will intercept the ball.”
Whelan has also suggested how Leeds can get the best out of Kemar Roofe, who can operate as a striker or as a winger.
The 24-year-old was deployed as a striker against Hull, but the former Oxford United star failed to score.
Whelan told BBC Radio Leeds when asked how to get the best out of Roofe: “It’s about balls into his feet. It’s the right weight of pass, it’s the right pass for his runs, it’s knowing a little bit more about his game, his strengths.”
Meanwhile, Leeds legend Eddie Gray has admitted that he was worried when he saw that Samuel Saiz was not part of the matchday squad against Hull.
The 26-year-old attacking midfielder, who can also operate as a forward, did not feature against the Tigers due to injury.
Gray told LUTV: “I have got to be honest with you. I was a bit worried when I saw that Saiz was not playing today.
“I thought it would make it more difficult for us. I think Hernandez and Saiz are a good combination when they play together, especially here at Elland Road.”
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