Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has praised Whites forward Georginio Rutter following his winner away at Leicester City.
The 21-year-old Leeds ace was on hand to slam home in Friday’s Championship clash after Mads Hermansen palmed Sam Byram’s header into the Frenchman’s path.
Rutter also pressed well and contributed defensively too, looking good overall despite the tough opposition on the night.
Crucially, the goal ended Rutter’s goal drought. His last strike prior to Friday night’s effort was in September.
Although the Leeds ace has registered a number of assists since then, getting on the scoresheet is a confidence boost beyond the fact it was the winner against the league leaders.
‘Working so hard for us’
Farke, speaking to the Yorkshire Evening Post, was delighted with Rutter’s goal in wake of all the hard work he puts in for the team.
“I am delighted for him because he is working so hard for us,” the Leeds boss said after the game on Friday night.
“He’s great in his linking of the play and creating moments for teammates, with assists and the only thing we spoke about that he can improve is his goal tally.
“He scores today and this right now is also like a typical strikers goal to be there for the rebound, I am pretty delighted for him.
“It’s crucial to be there with a decisive goal, sometimes it is easy to score the 6-1 or 7-1, but to be there with the 1-0 is decisive goal and a sign of quality.
“Yes, I am delighted for him and he’s definitely on the right path.”
Crucial goal for Rutter and for Leeds – TBR view
It’s great to see Rutter finally get on the scoresheet after so long. It’s a much-needed confidence boost for the player and he’ll hope to kick on after this.
The goal was a crucial one, helping Leeds chip away at Leicester’s lead at the top of the Championship table.
And with Ipswich dropping two points to Birmingham on Saturday, the gap between Leeds and the East Anglians is now seven points.