Neil Redfearn says 26-year-old Leeds player was ‘immense’ vs Preston
Leeds triumphed magnificently at Elland Road. Daniel Farke’s team lost in less than seventy seconds. However, Daniel James’s equaliser wasn’t long behind since Junior Firpo passed the ball.
The winning goal came from a penalty kick scored by Joel Piroe during stoppage time at the end of the second half.
After Leeds’ victory, Neil Redfearn praises Joe Rodon.
Joe Rodon, who did everything in his power to maintain the attack, was a major factor in Leeds’ victory over the penalty kick. And as the referee gestured to the spot, you could see what it meant for the center-back. As though he had just found the upper corner from 35 yards, the Welshman celebrated.
Additional joy ensued when he observed the ball going out of play as Preston attempted to score an equaliser.
Undoubtedly, Rodon is making every effort to become a cult hero. Additionally, Neil Redfearn implied on BBC Radio Leeds that he was crucial to the Whites’ victory over Preston.
“He is having fun.” You can see that he’s having fun. He had Ethan at his side, which is why I thought his performance today was incredible.
Furthermore, it is well known that Ethan excels as a defensive central midfielder with the ability to play centre back. Physically, nevertheless, they were somewhat let down by Ethan’s qualities. He’s not very good as a center-half partner. And I felt that he assumed the burden today, Rodon, with a great deal of presence,” he remarked.
Summer transfer priorities are becoming abundantly clear
The majority of Leeds supporters appear to be unwavering in their belief that the team must exert every effort to retain Rodon at Elland Road.
The Premier League experience we had demonstrated the difficulty of locating good centre backs. Leeds, therefore, cannot afford to let someone go after they have passed the door.
If we do advance, he will obviously still need to establish himself in the elite division. However, Rodon considers Leeds to be home, so he might find it much simpler to adjust to that step up.
Given that Tottenham is a contender for the championship this year, Ange Postecoglou’s team will undoubtedly be willing to pay Rodon this summer.
And should that be the case, Leeds must ensure that they position themselves at the head of the queue……..