Journalist left stunned by ‘utterly superb’ Glen Kamara for Leeds United in 1-0 win at Leicester City
James Marshment believes Leeds United summer signing Glen Kamara was an absolute steal for £5m and is the “complete package” after his “utterly superb” performance v Leicester City.
The Whites ended Leicester City’s nine-game winning run in the Championship with an impressive 1-0 victory at the King Power Stadium on Friday evening (3 November) with Georginio Rutter grabbing the second-half winner.
While Rutter received all the plaudits for his winner, Kamara turned in an absolute masterclass in midfield for Daniel Farke and TEAMtalk journalist and Leeds fan Marshment, was left blown away by the £5m man.
Taking to his personal Twitter account (3 November) after Friday’s Championship showpiece, he posted: “And I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again. Glen Kamara. Utterly superb and an absolute steal for £5m. As a midfielder, he’s pretty much the complete package.”
What a player
Kamara has been far from disappointing since his £5million move from Ibrox [The Athletic, 31 August] but he really showed why he’s an absolute bargain buy in a stunning individual display from midfield against the table-toppers.
The Finland international was deservedly given the man-of-the-match award for his masterclass midfield performance, one which will have delighted Daniel Farke but also has completely blown away the Leeds United fans.
As per SofaScore, the former Rangers man successfully completed 89% of his passes, registered two key passes, won seven of his duels and successfully completed four dribbles to stun the Championship leaders.
Much has rightly been made of Ampadu’s impact since his arrival from Chelsea, and equally the emergence of 17-year-old Archie Gray.
But Kamara was imperious in the middle as he regularly broke up play and was always open to receive possession and kick start attacking moves for the Whites in the build-up and in transition.
It’s easy to see why he was largely a fan favourite at Ibrox for a spell because of his unique qualities in possession and it’s why Leeds United certainly won the market at just £5m for a very experienced and masterful individual.
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