BBC pundit says one Leeds player plays like he’s got ‘Velcro on his feet’

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Leeds United winger Raphinha has been praised by BBC pundit Stephen Warnock for his efforts in the Whites’ Premier League victory today.

Marcelo Bielsa’s charges hosted Yorkshire rivals Sheffield United at Elland Road and battled to a 2-1 victory.

Jack Harrison opened the scoring on 12 minutes after great work by Raphinha, who picked up Tyler Roberts’ pass and drove to the byline before cutting back for his colleague to slot home.

Despite dominating possession, Leeds were pegged back just before the half-time whistle after Oli McBurnie’s shot was turned in at the back post by Ben Osborn.

The Whites then went back in front on 49 minutes, Harrison’s low cross accidentally bundled into the Blades net by Phil Jagielka with Raphinha lurking.

Just after the goal, Warnock said on BBC Radio 5 Live (15:17): “It’s like he’s got Velcro on his feet, Raphinha.

“When he dribbles with the ball, he keeps it so close to him, so compact to his body, defenders can’t dive in once he gets them into the penalty area.

“He just ghosts past Enda Stevens, who pulls out of the challenge so as to not give away a penalty – he knows if he touches him, he goes down.

“He rolls it across the six-yard box and it’s a simple tap-in at the far post for Jack Harrison. What a start for Leeds United. That run was simply sensational.”

The result saw Leeds move up to 10th in the Premier League table on 42 points from 30 games played.