Daniel Farke says 26-year-old Leeds star had to take pain killers before playing vs Hull City
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After watching both Leicester City and Ipswich Town win three points in tough matches earlier in the day, the pressure was on Leeds but they managed to come through with two late goals.
Many of Leeds’ players had been in international action last week just a couple of days before the trip to Watford, and clearly the tight schedule had an effect on a number of members of the squad.
But thankfully they all seemed to play through the pain barrier to secure a massive three points, moving Leeds back up to second place with six games remaining.
Farke says 26-year-old Leeds star had to take pain killers before playing vs Hull City
It is a testament to the squad’s determination to get Leeds promoted for them to play through issues, and they certainly had to battle through against a Tigers side who were good on the ball.
Farke was speaking in his last night where he made the claim about a number of players having to come through the pain barrier.
was one who even had to take pain killers in order to come through, while was also feeling a little unwell in the build-up.
It was his shot that led to opener, before he then won the penalty that he stepped up and scored with just a matter of minutes remaining.
The 22-year-old was also….
“Cree was unbelievable the other night. He dragged us through it and he’s done it again tonight. To get the penalty, step up and send the keeper, put it down the middle, credit to him.”