‘8/10’, ‘loving life under Jesse Marsch’: Media wowed by one Leeds player’s display in Southampton draw

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Leeds United played out a 1-1 draw with Southampton at Elland Road on Saturday.

The Whites and the Saints both showed plenty of attacking intent and ended up sharing the spoils.

Leeds took the lead in the 29th minute through Jack Harrison.

Raphinha did brilliantly to get to the right byline and whipping a cross towards the centre.

Fraser Forster palmed it into danger, and Harrison was in the right place at the right time to slot home.

Leeds took their lead into the break, but Southampton equalised in the 49th minute.

James Ward-Prowse curled a superb free kick right into the top corner, an effort few keepers would’ve got to.

Despite both sides trying for a winner, the whistle blew on a draw and a share of the spoils.

A good display overall, but some Leeds players performed better than others on the day.

Rodrigo Moreno delivered another encouraging display which shows he’s enjoying life under Jesse Marsch.

The 31-year-old earned praise from several media outlets following the match.

“Best player on the pitch at times,” wrote the Yorkshire Evening Post, giving Rodrigo 8/10.

“Lots of really clever play to start attacks or find team-mates. Tired towards the very end but kept going.”

The Yorkshire Post also gave him 8/10 and wrote: “His understanding with Raphinha was behind most of Leeds’s best chances, loving life under Jesse Marsch.”

Meanwhile, Leeds Live awarded Rodrigo 7/10, writing: “Another encouraging turn through the centre as the string-puller.

“Not everything always led to chances for the team, but Rodrigo had the nous and ability to find pockets for the side and at least threaten to pump life into the game.”

Leeds remain on the right track and it’s great to see Marsch getting the best out of Elland Road’s record signing.