Jesse March is confident that Rodrigo will have an important role to play for Leeds United this season. The Spain international has been a divisive figure at Elland Road for fans since his move from Valencia for a club record fee, drifting in and out of form and struggling at times to make the desired impact.
He came in for a lot of criticism for his performances at the back end of last season as Leeds struggled for traction in the battle against relegation and he looked visibly short of confidence at times,too. However, he has featured heavily in pre-season so far, making appearances in all three games Down Under and scoring in the 4-0 win over Blackpool earlier this month.
Rodrigo also scored Leeds’ only goal of the game against Crystal Palace in Perth on Friday afternoon, holding his nerve to fire home from the spot in the second half at the Optus Stadium. His goal was only enough to secure a draw against Patrick Vieira’s Eagles, but Marsch will be hoping it can do the 31-year-old a world of good.
