Speaking on BBC Sport’s Don’t Go To Bed Just Yet podcast (4 October), Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix questioned whether Joel Piroe
Rix said that the Dutchman performed better in a deeper position behind Georginio Rutter and that the pair’s start was mainly effective.
“Piroe has been a bit absent but has been in the right place when needed,” Rix remarked. Perhaps there are other factors at work; he’s playing deeper, thus he’s more solid.
Piroe’s start to life at Leeds has been nothing short of exceptional. Last season, albeit in a tougher league, the Whites struggled to get the goals at all, but now have prolific options across the squad. Bamford’s constant injuries and a lack of threatening options were a key reason for relegation. A strong and prolific attacking option was needed for the promotion push, and Leeds splashed up to £16million on the 24-year-old in hopes Celebrity Leeds fan speculates on ‘other things at play’ for ‘absent’ Joel Piroe vs. QPR.
In other games, particularly against QPR and Hull City, his presence is not felt strongly. He frequently struggles to get on the ball or make an impact on the game, and with 76.3% pass accuracy, he ranks 18th on the team.
However, he is still young and has shown more than enough to convince Leeds fans that he is their best goal threat this season.
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