Leeds United: Ethan Amapdu footage emerges after win v Sheffield Wednesday, he is buzzing
Ethan Ampadu was seen buzzing after being handed the Man of the Match award as Leeds United won 2-0 against Sheffield Wednesday on Friday (9 March).
The Welshman started his 37th Championship match of the season, becoming a mainstay under Daniel Farke and not missing a single minute in the league so far.
Having been switched from his natural midfield position to deputise alongside Joe Rodon in defence, the 23-year-old has not skipped a beat in his performances and has been rightly awarded.
Handed the MOTM award before the post-match interview on Friday (8 March), Ampadu responded: “Is that mine?” before jumping up and down in excitement.
How important is Ethan Ampadu for Leeds United?
As mentioned above, Ampadu has become one of Farke’s most key players this season, having not missed a single league minute.
Of course, Glen Kamara and Ilia Gruev have deputised well in midfield, but with uncertainty about Liam Cooper and Pascal Struijk’s abilities to stay fit, he has transitioned to a centre-back role.
Farke seems unable to play a match without the Wales international, having also started in Leeds’ 3-2 FA Cup defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday 28 February.
The star was vital as the Whites claimed their 24th league victory of the season at Hillsborough, with the team moving to within two points of Leicester City ahead of the Foxes’ clash with Hull City.
It is important that Leeds maintained the pressure on the league leaders and Ipswich Town at the top of the Championship, especially after Southampton slipped out of touch due to their postponed game against Preston North End.
In other Leeds United news, an expected permanent Elland Road exit is now in doubt after the effects of a medical condition.
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