A lot of Leeds United fans have reacted to Ezgjan Alioski’s interview with Leeds’ official website after he scored the opener in the Whites’ 2-0 win over Yorkshire rivals Huddersfield.
Alioski was thrown in by Marcelo Bielsa at left-back due to an injury to Liam Cooper and a suspension for Kalvin Phillips.
These two setbacks meant that Bielsa had to reshuffle his team and they responded brilliantly by keeping a clean sheet.
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Alioski was particularly impressive, and this has led to many Leeds fans praising the 27-year-old.
? "It was a difficult game but in the end I think we deserved it" We catch up with today's opening goalscorer Gjanni Alioski after the 2-0 win pic.twitter.com/6uy31ZWFHG
— Leeds United (@LUFC) December 7, 2019
Such an underrated player he really is.
— Scott Crabtree (@ScottCrabby) December 7, 2019
The lads an absolute pit bull on steroids never stops. He would give Usain Bolt a run for his money ? ??
— karl brierley (@brierley_karl) December 7, 2019
Great player and beautiful volley today. Well played all to get the win. supercalifragilisticEzgjanAlioski
MOT— Garry Maltby (@maltbyg72) December 7, 2019
Love this guy! He is passionate about our club and deserves his goal today!
— Eden Jeffries (@EJeffries92) December 7, 2019
Gjanni what a sumptuous strike for the opener…onwards and upwards #topoftheleague ?
— Richard Wakeman (@RichardWakeman1) December 7, 2019
Other Whites supporters were impressed by his thoughtful answers.
What a nice lad, listened to the questions and answered them thoughtfully and intelligently. Despite not having perfect English that was better than 90% of native English speaking footballers could do.
— Richard Smith (@Rolycoaster) December 7, 2019
Well said Gjanni ?
— @dri@no (@Picanuzo) December 7, 2019
Thoughtful responses. Top man.
— Rob (@lufc_Rob13) December 7, 2019
What do we think?
Alioski, who is valued at £4.05m by Transfermarkt, moved to Elland Road in 2017, and since then, he has made 109 appearances for the club and has played in numerous different positions.
This season the North Macedonian international has played as a left-back, left-wing-back, and a left-winger.
His versatility and work rate is valued highly by Bielsa, and he has also popped up with some important goals for Leeds.
Earlier in the season, he scored the winner against West Bromwich Albion, and then on Saturday, he scored the crucial opener against the Terriers.
It was a fantastic strike as well, (1:12) and Alioski in his celebration mocked his national team manager – which was misinterpreted by some.
The 27-year-old has become a fan-favourite at Elland Road, and it is easy to see why with his strong committed displays.