{"product_id":"2020-21-leeds-united-away-shirt-s-adidas","title":"2020\/21 Leeds United Away Shirt (S) adidas","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthenticity checked ✓\u003cbr\u003eCondition: 10\/10\u003cbr\u003eSeason: 2020-21\u003cbr\u003eAway Shirt\u003cbr\u003ePlayer: Clean Shirt\u003cbr\u003eSize: S\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements 70x46cm\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: Adidas\u003cbr\u003eProduct code: GD1010\u003cbr\u003eItem number LS547\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e These jerseys are authentic. Due to their age, some jerseys may show minor imperfections such as light staining, faded sponsor logos, or loose threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Immaculate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2020\/21 season was one of the most memorable Leeds United seasons of the modern era\u003c\/strong\u003e. After a 16-year absence, Leeds returned to the Premier League under Marcelo Bielsa and immediately proved they belonged at the top level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe biggest achievement wasn't simply finishing \u003cstrong\u003e9th\u003c\/strong\u003e. Leeds had spent years outside the Premier League and, on returning, immediately finished above established clubs such as \u003cstrong\u003eArsenal and Everton\u003c\/strong\u003e, while scoring 62 goals and playing some of the most entertaining football in the division.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was essentially the \u003cstrong\u003epeak of the Bielsa era at Leeds\u003c\/strong\u003e: the Championship-winning core remained together, Raphinha and Meslier emerged as major talents, Bamford finally fulfilled his potential, and the team became one of the Premier League's most entertaining sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeeds' 59 points and 9th place finish was particularly impressive because they were \u003cstrong\u003enewly promoted\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was the club's first Premier League campaign since relegation in 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBielsa didn't abandon the attacking football that had taken Leeds back into the Premier League. His side played with an extremely aggressive style, using \u003cstrong\u003eman-oriented pressing, quick passing, intense running and attacking full-backs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opening game illustrated exactly what was coming: Leeds lost \u003cstrong\u003e4–3 at Liverpool\u003c\/strong\u003e in an extraordinary match at Anfield. Rather than sitting back against the champions, Leeds repeatedly attacked Liverpool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere were some spectacular results throughout the season:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeeds finished the season strongly, going \u003cstrong\u003esix matches unbeaten\u003c\/strong\u003e from March into May and then winning their final four games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Players\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePatrick Bamford — Striker\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch4\u003e17 goals, 7 assists\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBamford was arguably the most important individual player of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter criticism during his Championship years, he finally established himself as a Premier League striker. He played \u003cstrong\u003e38 matches\u003c\/strong\u003e and scored 17 goals, becoming Leeds' leading scorer by a considerable margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis movement was particularly important to Bielsa because Bamford wasn't simply a traditional No.9. He constantly moved into space, pressed defenders and linked with the midfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRaphinha — Right Winger\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaphinha arrived from Rennes and quickly became one of the most exciting players in the Premier League.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis dribbling, creativity and ability to beat defenders gave Leeds another dimension in attack. His \u003cstrong\u003e9 assists were the team's best total\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis was the season when Raphinha began to establish himself as a genuine Premier League star.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStuart Dallas — Utility Player\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDallas was one of the ultimate Bielsa players.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe could play \u003cstrong\u003efull-back, wing-back, midfield or on either side of the pitch\u003c\/strong\u003e, and his extraordinary fitness made him almost indispensable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe played all \u003cstrong\u003e38 league games\u003c\/strong\u003e, as did Ayling and Bamford.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis greatest moment came at Manchester City, where he scored \u003cstrong\u003eboth goals in Leeds' incredible 2–1 victory\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the stoppage-time winner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eJack Harrison — Winger\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch4\u003e8 goals, 8 assists\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarrison was another crucial part of Bielsa's attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlaying primarily from the left, he developed into an extremely productive winger. His \u003cstrong\u003e8 goals and 8 assists\u003c\/strong\u003e demonstrate how important he was to Leeds' attacking output.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe also became famous for his defensive work, tracking back relentlessly under Bielsa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKalvin Phillips — Defensive Midfielder\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhillips was the \u003cstrong\u003eheart of Bielsa's midfield\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNicknamed \u003cstrong\u003e\"The Yorkshire Pirlo\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, he operated as the team's deep midfielder and was responsible for breaking up attacks, recovering possession and starting Leeds' attacking moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe made \u003cstrong\u003e29 league appearances\u003c\/strong\u003e, despite missing time through injury, and finished the season with 10 yellow cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis performances earned him international recognition and ultimately a place in England's Euro 2020 squad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLuke Ayling — Right-back\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAyling was another hugely important member of the side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe played \u003cstrong\u003eall 38 Premier League matches\u003c\/strong\u003e, making him one of Bielsa's most trusted players. He wasn't a conventional defensive full-back: Bielsa frequently encouraged him to push forward and effectively become an additional attacking player.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was also the club's leading passer and made \u003cstrong\u003e108 tackles\u003c\/strong\u003e, the most for Leeds that season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIllan Meslier — Goalkeeper\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 20-year-old Meslier became Leeds' first-choice goalkeeper in the Premier League.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe played \u003cstrong\u003e35 league games\u003c\/strong\u003e and quickly demonstrated why Leeds regarded him as one of Europe's promising young goalkeepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis ability with the ball at his feet was especially valuable in Bielsa's system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMateusz Klich — Midfielder\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eKlich was one of Bielsa's most trusted midfielders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe had been transformed by Bielsa after struggling to establish himself at Leeds previously. 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