Diego Llorente reveals what has impressed him about Leeds United supporters - YEP 9/10/21
Diego Llorente has been impressed by the passion of Leeds United's supporters since his arrival at Elland Road.
By Joe Urquhart
The Whites landed the centre-back from La Liga outfit Real
Sociedad a little over a year ago in a deal worth around £18m.
Since joining the LS11 ranks the Spaniard has impressed in
the top flight though has suffered with a number of injuries which has limited
his involvement.
Llorente again returned from the treatment room to face
Watford in the Premier League last week, scoring the winner and earning the
man-of-the-match award from the club's supporters.
"From the first day I have had a good reception from
the fans," Llorente told Spanish outlet Marca about his time in West
Yorkshire so far.
"It must be a common factor in England, but here
everything is lived with great passion and I like how there’s encouragement in
good times and in bad times.
"Besides, they can already do it in the stadium
again."
Asked about how he was feeling after his return from injury,
he added: "I was injured against Liverpool and I was able to return 100
per cent against Watford.
"I felt very good and I was able to help the team both
by scoring the goal and adding good feelings, something very important to
me."
Llorente also holds hopes of making Spain's squad for the
Qatar World Cup next year.
He missed out on a call up amid the current October
international break due to his injury woes but holds a strong relationship with
head coach Luis Enrique.
“From the first day he took command of the national team he
has given me a lot of confidence," he said of his national team boss.