Leeds United have made a solid start to life back in the Premier League, and the new signings, such as Anton Stach, have made a huge impact on the team’s performances. They are now being backed to stay up in the top flight despite the early-season predictions.
Daniel Farke’s men have largely defied expectations by picking up eight points from their opening six Premier League games. However, what has surprised many pundits is how competitive and resilient the Whites have looked in the early exchanges.
They look far better than those promoted sides from recent years, and many feel the resilient identity that Leeds have adopted this season will likely keep them in the Premier League.
Stach has been a big factor behind Leeds’ good start to the season, but the Whites star has paid tribute to his midfield partner Sean Longstaff for his impact on the team.
‘Sean Longstaff is a leader in the team’ – Anton Stach opens up on Leeds teammate
Longstaff has completely replaced Ao Tanaka in the starting eleven this season, and his performances have absolutely wowed Leeds fans, who were lukewarm on his arrival in the summer.
He has added physicality to the Leeds midfielder, which is quickly becoming one of their features this season, and his Premier League experience has been invaluable.
Stach admitted he is trying to learn as much as possible from his Leeds teammate, acknowledging that he lacks the Premier League experience of his midfield partner.
He stressed that Longstaff is now one of the leaders in the group who is constantly pushing and demanding more from his teammates on the pitch.
“Yes, of course, I try to learn from him”, Longstaff told BBC Radio Leeds.
“How he was playing, not only in this game, but also in the other home game, where he was very good.
“Now he is coming on as leader, and he is trying to help us.
“I am 26, but I do not know the league like him. He is trying to teach us something and pushing us.”
Anton Stach has been singing the praises of Sean Longstaff. 🤩
The Leeds United midfielder feels the former Newcastle United man is becoming a leader in the dressing room.
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