Leeds United: Ethan Ampadu gushes over ‘snake hips’ Glen Kamara ahead of Euro 2024 showdown
Ethan Ampadu has been full of praise for his Leeds United teammate Glen Kamara ahead of the Euro 2024 qualifier showdown between Wales and Finland on Thursday (21 March).
Having started the season in midfield alongside Kamara, the 23-year-old has become an integral part of Daniel Farke’s squad at Elland Road, having played every minute of the Championship for Leeds so far.
However, the two teammates, alongside Joe Rodon, Connor Roberts and Dan James are set to face each other in a crucial international game for the fourth time since September 2020.
Speaking to the Yorkshire Evening Post on Tuesday (19 March), Ampadu said: “We know here that Glen is an amazing player and we know it’s gonna be a difficult game.
“I remember playing against Glen in those games against Finland. We call him snake hips. He can disguise his body very well for what he wants to do with the ball. I mean, we’re all going to be prepared for the whole team.
“So yeah, Glen will be an important part of the team but we’re going to be fully prepared for each and every one of them. I just don’t want to say too much, I don’t want to jinx it.
“There’s been a bit of banter between the team, obviously, there’s four Welsh lads and then Glen. I don’t want to jinx it because I know if it doesn’t go our way then a lot of lads will get onto us. Let’s just hope we can get through it.”
Daniel Farke sweating over the fitness of his Leeds United stars
Of course, with any club manager, Farke will be watching carefully as, potentially, five of his stars face each other in a crunch match during the international window.
Each of them has played an important role in the campaign so far, even despite Connor Roberts only arriving at Elland Road during the January transfer window, scoring a vital goal against Leicester City.
However, the other four will be the German’s main focus, with Rodon and Ampadu building a formidable centre-back partnership, Kamara flying under the radar with his performances in midfield, and James currently in the best form of his career.
Injury news surrounding Georginio Rutter has already emerged as a huge blow for Leeds, having to undergo minor surgery on an ongoing hernia problem after pulling out of the France U21s squad.
In addition to this, Farke could be without Junior Firpo for the Championship clash against Watford on Friday 29 March, competing against Aruba and Peru in friendlies, with the latter being played two days before Leeds’ game.
Farke may choose to close his eyes, or even switch the channel once Wales kick-off against Finland on Thursday 21 March, with the victor going on to face either Poland or Estonia for a place at Euro 2024.
In other Leeds United news, Ben Jacobs has shared what he was told about one international ace amid transfer interest.
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