Arsenal loanee Eddie Nketiah is already a 'complete player', says Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa

Nketiah has become an instant hit at Elland Road with a series of crucial late goals
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Malik Ouzia @MalikOuzia_16 September 2019

Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa says on-loan Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah is a ‘complete player’ after the youngster sent his side to the top of the Championship.

The 20-year-old came off the bench to break the deadlock with an 84th minute strike in Sunday’s derby win against Barnsley, and then won an 89th minute penalty to seal the result.

Despite being mainly used as a substitute, the England youth international has scored four times in six appearances already this season, including another crucial late winner, away to Brentford last month.

Nketiah was allowed to leave on loan as Arsenal felt more regular playing time was crucial for his development. However, with Alexandre Lacazette now out injured, the Gunners look short on striking back-up for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Bielsa believes Nketiah is already the real deal.

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“Nketiah is a striker who scores goals,” he said. “Some players get involved a lot in finishing moves, more than creating them. He is a finisher.

“He has good characteristics to combine with his team mates, to play in this side and give more options. He is a complete player.”

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