[ad_pod ]Former Leicester player turned pundit Gerry Taggart has been singing the praises of Youri Tielemans. The ex-Foxes man gave his opinion of the Belgian midfielder whilst speaking to the club’s radio show Extra-Time at 6pm on Monday evening.
What’s he said?
Giving his analysis of Leicester’s win over Bournemouth at the weekend, Taggart was quick to pinpoint Tielemans as the biggest positive to come from the result.
He spoke about what he’s given the Leicester side that allows them to play with increased freedom and how he influences the game. Providing his thoughts to Leicester’s Extra-Time, he said:
“Him coming into the side and having that composure and awareness and ability in midfield to keep the ball, to break from midfield and get at defences, it lifts the team and drags the team forward when he’s on the run. He is a massive plus. He was head and shoulders the best player on the pitch on Saturday.”
Tielemans must be signed permanently
Taggart’s assessment of the promising young midfielder is absolutely spot on. His signing from Monaco on loan in January raised a few eyebrows because of the sheer quality of the player, but he hasn’t disappointed.
The 21-year-old has been Claude Puel’s parting gift to the club but they must sign him permanently, particularly if he continues to play like he did against Bournemouth.
The creativity burden has fallen upon James Maddison this season but the arrival of Tielemans has lifted the responsibility from his shoulders slightly. The way he can pick the ball up and carry it forward from deep is arguably something the Midlands club have missed over the past few seasons, and he has helped to reignite a spark that was often missing.
The former Anderlecht man has the ability to dictate the tempo and as a result, Leicester have been able to control games far more diligently since Brendan Rodgers took charge.
