The arrival of Brenden Aaronson will hopefully bring some much-needed creativity to the Leeds United midfield. The young American is likely to slot into the Whites starting XI either in a central attacking role behind the striker or in an inverted wide attacking role that has been a staple of previous Jesse Marsch sides.
The Whites have struggled to find a midfielder capable of supporting the front three which, at full fitness, would be Raphinha, Jack Harrison and Patrick Bamford. Both Mateusz Klich and Rodrigo have failed in their attempts to stamp their authority in the traditional ‘number 10’ role and Aaronson will be looking to take the mantle.
In an interview with Sky Sports back in October 2020, the three players he admitted that he bases his game around perhaps indicates the type of player he is. After mentioning his admiration for Liverpool, he was asked if he takes inspiration from the way Steven Gerrard used to play.
