Now Mirco Antenucci Understands – Leeds Boss Neil Redfearn Salutes Italian’s Role in Fulham Win

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Inside Futbol 18/3/15
Leeds United head coach Neil Redfearn feels that Mirco Antenucci now understands what is required of him after he scored the third goal in the Whites' 3-0 win away at Fulham in the Championship this evening.
Fulham started with intent at Craven Cottage, with both Matt Smith and Ross McCormack looking a threat to the Leeds defence as the home side were clearly on top.
But the former Premier League outfit could not breach the Whites backline and instead fell behind in the 40th minute when Gaetano Berardi crossed for Sam Byram to head the ball into the net.
Leeds then doubled their advantage in the second half, needing just three minutes to do so as Sol Bamba got on the end of a cross to put the Whites 2-0 up in the 48th minute.
Fulham's hopes of a comeback were then dealt a fatal blow when Konstantinos Stafylidis was sent off for a second bookable offence in the 52nd minute, reducing the home side to ten men.
Leeds then put the icing on the cake with a third goal in the 88th minute, with substitute Antenucci getting on the end of good Byram play to get himself on the scoresheet.
And Redfearn was delighted for the Italian, who he feels is now understanding he needs to adapt to the needs of the team.
The boss told LUTV: "I'm pleased for Mirco tonight – he's come off the bench and got his goal.
"I explained to him before about he needs to come on and play in different positions for us because we are playing a little bit differently.
"We play one up front, we attack from wide, we play one behind the front and he's got to be able to occupy all positions. And I think he is getting his head round that now.
"He came on tonight, buzzed about, looked busy and bright, and took his goal really well.
"And if we can get everybody pulling in the right direction and understanding the shape we've got and the way that we're playing then they are all assets", Redfearn added.
Leeds have now jumped up to 12th spot in the Championship on the back of their win.

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