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Beckford says Leeds have a player ‘looking the real deal now’
Jermaine Beckford that he is so happy for Rodrigo, claiming that his recent form for club and country is proving that he is the real deal.
Rodrigo has had a mixed time at Elland Road. Of course, his cause has probably not been helped by the fact that he arrived for a club record fee.
And obviously, Patrick Bamford proving to be a revelation in Leeds’ first season back in the Premier League meant that he struggled for game-time up front. Rodrigo also had spells out of the side due to injury and illness.
A strong end to the campaign saw the Spaniard end that first year with seven goals.
Unfortunately, he took some time to got going once again this term. And there appeared to be some serious concerns about how his spell was playing out, with the situation perhaps coming to a head after the Whites’ poor display at Southampton in October.
But since then, Rodrigo – – has been a massive player for Marcelo Bielsa’s men. He stepped up to take the stoppage-time penalty against Wolves. And he bagged the long-range winner in the crucial clash with Norwich.
‘This is the Rodrigo that we signed’: Beckford lauds Leeds star
And some of his performances in the number 10 role have been hugely encouraging. Certainly, his form earned him a recall to the Spain squad for the latest international break.
And Beckford suggested that everything may finally be falling into place for Rodrigo at Elland Road.
“Rodrigo, for me, is one of those players, you can see the quality that he has. You can see the energy that he has, you can see that his technical ability is brilliant,” .
“I just feel his fitness levels weren’t quite up to scratch. And now, because he’s had that run of games, you can see what he’s about. This is the Rodrigo that we signed. I’m so happy for him. He’s looking the real deal now.”