Sport nationLeeds United’s Joe Rodon has expressed his delight at having Pascal Struijk back in the team, hailing the Dutchman as “brilliant” after his impressive performance against West Brom. Struijk’s return from a six-month layoff has been a significant boost for Daniel Farke’s side, who have struggled to find consistency in the early stages of the season.
Rodon, who has played alongside Struijk in the heart of the Leeds defense, praised his teammate’s impact on the team. “The whole team knows how important Pascal is to us, and he showed that today. He was brilliant. We are delighted to have him back, and hopefully, we can just carry on and push on for the rest of the season.”
Struijk’s presence was indeed crucial against West Brom, as he helped Leeds secure their first clean sheet of the season. His aerial ability and dominance in both boxes were on full display, and he came close to scoring on two occasions. His return has also addressed Leeds’ struggles with set-pieces, an area where they had struggled in his absence.
Farke’s side has undergone significant changes this summer, with several key players departing and only a handful of new signings arriving. However, the return of Struijk, along with Max Wober and Brenden Aaronson, has been akin to new signings, injecting fresh energy and quality into the team.
Rodon’s comments highlight the importance of Struijk to Leeds United’s success. His leadership, experience, and physical presence make him a vital cog in Farke’s system. With Struijk back to his best, Leeds will be hoping to build on their positive result against West Brom and push for a strong season.
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