Orta sets sights on Forshaw replacement who would fit well in Bielsa system: MOT Tactics
This article is part of a regular series from Leeds United stats supremos All Stats Aren’t We – the team also host a brilliant podcast that goes in-depth into the tactics of Marcelo Bielsa and a deeper look at the underlying stats
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A few thoughts on Emil Bohinen, who was linked to Leeds by the Yorkshire Evening Post’s Graham Smyth.
Son of 90s Premier League hero Lars, Emil Bohinen has been playing at Stabæk this season in Norway’s Eliteserien.
He’s getting a good number of minutes in the league, ~2,700, and he’s registered four goals and six assists.
Graham has him as a winger but he’s actually played all over the shop this season, mainly as a central defensive midfielder.
From video analysis, he probably doesn’t look quite quick enough to be a winger but could probably function as a box-to-box eight.
This obviously suggests he could fit well in a Bielsa system but he’s probably one for the future: a back-up for Phillips or a Forshaw replacement is most likely.
Twitter account @JMfball has provided some stats, with the trainee scout saying, “Looks good in the air and a good tackler… Considered a good prospect by their numbers for Premier League standard.”
There’s also an extended highlight reel on YouTube that gives you the opportunity to check him out for yourself.
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