'Sensational signing' Rodrigo backed to shine at Leeds

A former Leeds striker trusts Rodrigo Moreno to more than make up for his low strike rate with his fine off the ball movements.

Leeds United earned a promotion to the Premier League following their title-winning Championship campaign last season.

It has been a long wait for the Peacocks as they will be making their way back to the English top-flight after 16 years, or 5,964 days, when they play Liverpool in the 2020/21 Premier League season opener.

Marcelo Bielsa’s side have already made squad reinforcements in preparations to compete with the big boys.

Rodrigo Moreno was one of the players that arrived at Ellan Road in a transfer reportedly worth €30 million.

Rodrigo is expected to play a key role in helping Leeds achieve their ambition of continuing in England’s top division beyond the upcoming season.

The Spaniard does not exactly have a remarkable scoring rate, having found the back of the net just 12 in his last 60 La Liga outings.

Nevertheless, Michael Bridges, who scored 19 times across 56 games during his time at the club between 1999 and 2004, is expecting is without any doubts regarding Leeds’ record-signing.

“Rodrigo is not massively prolific but he suits the ‘Bielsa-ball’ style,” Bridges told Goal.

“Leeds have signed him for his work-rate off the ball, his runs and his movement. They don’t just look at the goal scoring.

“He knows how to win the ball back and he knows how to do the pressing. It’s a sensational signing for the Bielsa style and the goals will just be bonuses.”