2024-02-19 07:00:17
The constant high-level performance of the Bulgarian national Iliya Gruev in the “Leeds” team led to an interesting comparison.
It was authored by BT Sport pundit Adrian Clarke, who takes part in the official podcast of the Championship, as the second tier of English football is called.
“The other player I really like in the Leeds team and who is not talked about much is the Bulgarian Iliya Gruev. He is definitely the class.
Gruev appears on the field as a fine-tuning operator in the heart of the engine room. It’s everywhere on the field. He regains possession of the ball seemingly without much effort. He simply anticipates what is happening and moves quickly and early to the situation. Gruev can launch a long pass in depth or diagonally. I would say that the Bulgarian is another great addition to “Leeds”. Whoever is responsible for transfers at the club deserves a huge credit of confidence,” says Clarke.
Ilia, in his 10th consecutive game as a starter for the Yorkshiremen since January 7th, performed strongly and helped to a total of 8th consecutive victory in the championship.
“Leeds” won their visit to “Plymouth” from the 33rd round after goals from Wilfried Nyonto (10) and Jorginho Rueter (72). Gruev again played the whole match in the role of a supporting midfielder and contributed to a minimum of dangers in front of the visitors’ goal.
Leeds are in second place, which gives a direct quota for the Premier League, with 69 points and a game more than third-placed Southampton, who have 67.
Surprisingly, the leader “Leicester” lost 1:2 at home to “Middlesbrough” and remained with 78 points. On Friday, “Leeds” receives the leader in the ranking.