Leeds talent praised by fellow loanee.
Leeds United loanee Vurnon Anita has praised Jay Roy Grot’s performances in the Eredivisie.
Both players are out on loan in Holland after being told they did not figure in Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds plans in 2018/19.
Grot has been starring for VVV Venlo, who sit seventh in the table.
The Dutch under-21 international has had to make do with playing out on the wing, and he showed his growth in this position at the weekend.
Grot posted a video to his Instagram page of a mazy run up the touchline, showing quick feet and ability on the ball which he did not do during his time at Leeds.
Anita, on loan at Willem II, praised Grot, leaving a comment to his Instagram page that he was ‘killing it’, in Holland with his performances so far.
The positive comments from Anita and supporters in Holland and England will help boost Grot’s confidence after a tough season at Leeds last year.
The Whites have maintained that Grot has a part to play at Leeds in the future, and the loan is purely to help his developments.
So far the plan is working, although the 20-year-old could still benefit from getting more starts in a central striker role.
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