Leeds United are close to signing Derby County and Czech striker Matej Vydra. The 26-year-old was excluded from Derby’s training camp prior to the pre-season in Tenerife, meaning a move could be on the horizon.
Leeds have bid £11million for the striker and he could become one of their marquee signings under Marcelo Bielsa. Vydra will add goals and provide threats from various angles and his experience of being a top-scorer in the Championship would prove to be resourceful for the Whites.
Under a genius like Bielsa, the Czech forward will play a vital role. He has the required attributes to become a Leeds star from next season and his presence could help them earn a promotion to the Premier League after 14 long years.
Let us now scout the player to conclude as to why he could fire the Peacocks back to the top-flight.
Vydra scores goals with a sense of ruthlessness. In the 2697 minutes he played in the Championship last season, the striker scored 21 goals. This rates up to a goal per 128 minutes, indicating the fact that he can score in practically every game.
He can play as a striker and on the left-wing if required. As a striker, he possesses the ability to create chances by supplying precise key passes. He provided 34 key passes last season with 3 assists.
The 26-year-old is a threat from set-pieces. He often plays between the defence and the midfield which resulted in him getting fouled 61 times in the Championship last season.
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In Bielsa’s famed 3-3-1-3 system, Vydra could fit in perfectly as the sole striker. While the new Leeds manager’s formation can be quite exhausting, the 26-year-old has the required stamina to cope up with the demands.
More than anything else, his goalscoring skills will elevate the club’s performances on the whole. With Bielsa at the helm and Vydra in the mix, the Whites might just secure a promotion to the top-flight next season.
