BBC pundit hails Georginio Rutter after Leeds United win v Leicester City
Jon Newsome has hailed the display of Georginio Rutter in the 1-0 Leeds United victory over Leicester City on 3 November.
The Frenchman scored the only goal as Leeds secured the three points at the King Power Stadium.
The club record signing has been in top form for Daniel Farke’s side this term, leading the line for them.
Newsome told BBC Radio Leeds: “I have said it before, he’s not put the price tag on his head, he was out of his depth last year. He came in as a young lad, completely different environment, different way of life, away from home in a struggling side in the Premier League.
“The Premier League is a step up from this, a massive step up. But he can only play in the games he’s playing in, and he’s now playing with confidence, he’s growing in stature. He’s understanding what the game is about.
“Couple of things tonight, tried a little pirouette outside our penalty box. Fair play to him, he’s realised that, two months ago he might’ve stood on the halfway line and threw his arms up in the air, but instead he reacted and chased the Leicester player back and win the ball back. I am delighted for the lad as he comes across as a really great kid.”
Some redemption
Rutter’s stock just continues to rise due to his brilliant redemption arc this season for Leeds.
Last season, many fans had written him off as a big-money flop and would not have minded if he left the club in the summer.
There was interest shown in him in the summer, but he stayed put at Elland Road and now Daniel Farke is getting the best out of him.
It’s good to see that he did not run away like some of the other players who were struggling to adapt to life in England.
He pulled up his socks and focused on winning over the new manager and ensuring he can be an asset for the first team.
Now, he’s among the first names on the team sheet and Farke will surely be delighted to have someone like him at the club.
In other Leeds United news, Phil Hay claims that big European clubs have been keeping tabs on a Whites player for a while and are still willing to sign him.