£13 million star admits he is the ‘happiest’ he’s been at Leeds after joining the club under Marcelo Bielsa
On Wednesday night, Firpo was outstanding once more and might have had a fifth assist had Patrick Bamford’s effort at an overhead kick found the back of the net. He’s definitely beginning to display some amazing form.
The kind of performance Leeds, under Marcelo Bielsa, may have dreamed of when they paid £13 million to recruit him from Barcelona back in the summer of 2021. Not only at Elland Road, but elsewhere, his form has not gone unnoticed.
Real Sociedad, who are now in the Champions League knockout stages, have looked at it. Instead, they signed Javi Galan.Firpo claimed to be the happy he has been since joining in an interview with BBC Radio Leeds.
I am the happiest he has ever been at Leeds, so yeah, definitely. When I recorded the podcast at Leeds a few months ago, I informed him that everything was different for someone coming from another nation, including injuries and playing in and out of games.
“Fans’ criticism can undermine your self-confidence. However, it helps that we have a pretty solid team that consists of people as well as footballers. After the victory versus Norwich, Firpo declared, “This is the happiest I’ve been here.”
Junior Firpo says he’s the happiest he has been at Leeds United
For Firpo, the past few years have been challenging. Just 61 games in two and a half years for Leeds. Due to injury and a lack of drive, the former Barcelona player has not performed at his peak level.
Currently, however, Daniel Farke appears to be getting the finest performance out of him. Firpo plays to his abilities when he plays an attacking style of football. Although it’s just the championship, these are extremely encouraging signals.
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£10m Leeds United player says he was ‘fuming’ despite 1-0 win over Norwich City last night
Leeds United secured a perfect three points thanks to a goal from Patrick Bamford, who admits he was “fuming” not to score a second against Norwich City. It was Bamford’s fourth goal in a run of five straight starts.
After Dan James’ exquisite cross found him, 30-year-old Bamford headed the ball into the far corner to score the game’s lone goal against David Wagner’s team, who had applauded Leeds earlier in the evening.
With the ball hanging in the air and wonderfully placed across Angus Gunn, it was a classic striker’s goal. The £10 million striker for Leeds is in great form and exudes confidence. After attempting an overhead kick, it happens.
However, in the second half, the former England international had a chance to double his and Leeds’ score. After 75 minutes, Junior Firpo played Crysencio Summerville wide on the left flank.
He brought the ball back for Bamford, who tried to flash the ball towards goal with his left foot from 14 yards out. According to Phil Hay, he may have taken it with his right, but his body was positioned incorrectly.
Patrick Bamford admits he was fuming last night despite winning.
The ball curled away from goal and soared off the striker’s laces, harmlessly skipping beyond of Gunn’s right-hand post. A significant opportunity, one that Bamford, who was playing well, might have backed himself to take last night.
After the game, Bamford discussed his goal with Leeds United’s Matchday programme, as seen on the team’s YouTube channel. However, he also admitted to being “fuming” over losing out on a second goal.
“It worked if I made the movement, especially with the ball coming from the right, because DJ understands what my movement is when he looks to cross. However, I’m really upset that I didn’t score the second.
