2024-09-18 05:52:26
Despite the more than good statistics of the international Iliya Gruev, “Leeds” continues the trend from last season of not being marked by a static position in the Championship (II level of football in England), notes leedsallover.com.
In the past 5 rounds, the 24-year-old holding midfielder has made a total of 12 key passes, having been in a slightly more attacking role this season. With them, he ranks 4th overall in the league so far.
The passes in question are key, as they lead to dangerous situations and, accordingly, scoring opportunities in front of the opponent’s goal. Most of Gruev’s are from corners (Ilya is a full-time contractor for the corners on the left – b.r.) or from direct free kicks.
With 10 of his crosses, the Bulgarian midfielder secured 10 of the so-called dead balls that are comfortable to be headed into the opposing teams penalty area, leedsallover.com highlights.
None of these situations, however, have been utilized by Gruev’s colleagues, who have been barren in this regard so far. His passes are usually aimed at centre-backs Pascal Struik and Joe Rodon.
Leedsallover.com gives an example of the home situation with “Burnley”, lost by “Leeds” with 0:1: “Gruev’s cross in a perfect way went to the small penalty. However, Rodon sent her out.”