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Pablo Fornals has lauded Diego Llorente on Instagram after the Leeds United star posted a photo of himself training with the Spain squad following his late call-up.
Llorente was initially missing from Luis Enrique’s ranks for this international break. It was Leeds teammate Rodrigo who had been brought back into the fold.
However, an injury to Eric Garcia prompted Enrique to bring Llorente into the side.
It has obviously been a mixed season for the 28-year-old. He sustained an injury late on in pre-season that ruled him out of the first couple of games.
Leeds clearly missed him. The Whites have looked a lot better defensively with the former Real Sociedad man back in the ranks.
In fact, they have not conceded more than once in the league in any of the five games Llorente has played since his most recent return.
He also scored the winner against Watford to hand Leeds their first three points of the campaign.
Leeds will be setting their sights on ascending up the table after the international break. And of course, they may take inspiration from the form that West Ham have shown so far.
The Hammers sit third in the league after ending Liverpool’s remarkable unbeaten run. David Moyes’s side are actually only three points off the summit.
And one of their key men so far has been Fornals.
The attacking midfielder is back in the international fold after three years away.
And he has now welcomed Llorente back by praising the Leeds defender with a message that translates as: ‘You are top, brother!’
Here is Llorente’s post and the reply…
