Marcelo Bielsa admits Jack Grealish is a “very good player”, ahead of Leeds United’s clash with Aston Villa this week.
The two sides meet in the Premier League at Villa Park on Friday night, with Villa looking looking to maintain their 100 percent start to the season.
Leeds have made a slower opening to the campaign, sitting 10th in the table currently, but they have looked an exciting proposition since returning to the top flight.
Speaking to the press on Wednesday, Bielsa hailed Grealish’s talents, saying his England call-up has given him even more confidence:
He’s a very good player. It’s normal for a player once he’s been called up for the national team that he’s going to be confident and grow.
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On current form, there arguably isn’t a more dangerous attacking player in the league, such has been the level of Grealish’s performances.
He tore champions Liverpool to shreds in the 7-2 win and he also produced a virtuoso performance in Sunday’s 1-0 win at Leicester City.
Grealish already has three goals and assists apiece in four league games this season, which is a stunning return, and proof that he is far more than just a gifted footballer who lacks substance in the final third.
The Leeds game promises to be an entertaining occasion and the 25-year-old will again be central to Villa’s hopes. If the visitors don’t contain him, he could be the difference between the two teams.
