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Pontus Jansson comments suggest he will enjoy playing under Thomas Christiansen

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Thomas Christiansen recently succeeded Garry Monk as the Leeds United manager.

Leeds United defender Pontus Jansson has suggested to The Yorkshire Evening Post that Thomas Christiansen’s playing style will suit him.

Christiansen was recently appointed the Leeds manager following the departure of Garry Monk to Championship rivals Middlesbrough.

Jansson, who is 26 years of age and plays as a centre-back, has stated that the playing style of his new manager will suit him.

Leeds' Pontus Jansson celebrates scoring their first goal

“I came in on Monday and I’ve only seen three training sessions so I haven’t seen so much difference (from Monk) yet,” the Sweden international told The Yorkshire Evening Post.

“They’re both young and they want to play football from the back. I think it’s going to be really good with (Christiansen).

“It’s the type of football I like to play – to play from the back and hold it on the ground, not just kick it away. I think he has some good ideas.”

Jansson was one of the best players for Leeds last season and is one of the best centre-backs in the Championship at the moment.

The former Torino defender’s comments suggest that he will enjoy his football under Christiansen, and perhaps he could even take his game to another level.

The former Malmo FF star is a ball-playing centre-back, and working with Christiansen could help him improve his game further.

Leeds narrowly failed to finish in the top six of the Championship last season and will be aiming to end up in the playoffs during the 2017-18 campaign.

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