Jermaine Beckford says one Leeds player was ‘out of the top draw’ against Spurs – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Jermaine Beckford has showered heaps of praise on Leeds United winger Raphinha.
The Brazilian winger came on as a substitute during the match as Leeds won 3-1 against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League clash at Elland Road on Saturday.
Goals from Stuart Dallas, Patrick Bamford, and Rodrigo sealed all three points for Marcelo Bielsa’s side.
Raphinha, who joined in the summer transfer window, was out of action with an injury since the 2-1 win against Manchester City last month.
He returned to action in the second half when Leeds were leading 2-1. Raphinha provided the assist for Rodrigo for the third goal which killed off any hopes of a potential comeback from Spurs.
Former Leeds striker and club hero, Beckford, was full of praise for Raphinha, and hailed him as “out of the top draw”.
Raphinha has been on for less than 5 mins and the desire and commit he’s shown already shows why he’s straight out of the top draw!
— Jermaine Beckford (@jermainebecks83) May 8, 2021
Who loves a little bit of R & R (Raphinha & Rodrigo)
That’s how to beat the offside trap
— Jermaine Beckford (@jermainebecks83) May 8, 2021
Beckford was praised Bamford who scored his 15th Premier League goal of the season.
Light work @Patrick_Bamford
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— Jermaine Beckford (@jermainebecks83) May 8, 2021
The former Leeds striker also expressed his reaction after Dallas scored the opening goal for Leeds. He wrote – “what a guy.”
What a guy!!!
#mot @dallas_stuart
— Jermaine Beckford (@jermainebecks83) May 8, 2021
Raphinha has been outstanding for Leeds this season. He has scored six goals and provided seven assists in the Premier League for the Whites.
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