Former Leeds United forward Robbie Keane has praised Whites star Raphinha following his electric display in the 3-2 win over West Ham United.
Although it was fellow wideman Jack Harrison that scored all three goals, Raphinha was a persistent thorn in the side of the Hammers, who struggled to contain the Brazil international.
He provided the assist for Harrison's third of the afternoon and it was his corner delivery which was headed on by Luke Ayling before Harrison pounced for his second.
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The 25-year-old was also involved in the build-up to the first goal and has been lauded by Keane for his scintillating display.
Speaking on Sky Sports as part of their Renault Super Sunday coverage, Keane said: "The three lads up top, Harrison, James and Raphinha, Harrison will get the headlines of course, his finishing was amazing, but Raphinha - just to watch him, just as a defender, you’d be absolutely terrified watching him run at you."
Daniel James was perhaps more understated in his impact but also earned praise from Keane, who picked up on his off-the-ball running.
He said: "And James, very quiet in terms of getting mentioned throughout the game but his running off the ball to cause problems especially on Diop. Every time Diop got the ball he kept trying to close him down quickly, forcing him to make mistakes.
"But tactically, balls down the sides caused West Ham massive problems throughout the whole game."
The swashbuckling approach which won Leeds an army of neutral admirers last season was on full display at the London Stadium, as they rode their luck at times in a fast-paced, action-packed encounter.
Keane said: "Leeds fans watching them, they’ll give you a heart attack in terms of how they play the game, you can never write them off. You just don’t know what you’re going to get from them and today they were superb from start to finish.
"Tactically, Bielsa got it absolutely spot on. Balls down the side they knew when to play, when to keep it and when to hurt them (West Ham)."
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