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David Byrom

'World class' - Leeds United fans notice what Diego Llorente did to Cristiano Ronaldo for Spain

Leeds United fans were interested observers when Spain took on Portugal on Wednesday evening.

Rodrigo and Diego Llorente both started in the game, which ended as a goalless draw.

Whilst fans have already got a good look at Rodrigo in action for Leeds, the game represented the first opportunity supporters had to see Llorente in action after he moved to Elland Road from Real Sociedad two weeks ago.

With the defender helping his side to a clean sheet and putting in a crunching tackle on Cristiano Ronaldo, fans were impressed with what they saw.

Llorente has been backed to impress in the Premier League by Marcelo Bielsa.

The Leeds boss says his 27-year-old signing has the physical ability to play in England.

He said: "He's a centre-back who can play either side.

"He has a sufficient technique to play in the Premier League.

"He also has the ability to adapt to the physical demands of the league."

Whilst Bielsa says Llorente is fit to play for Leeds, he has yet to feature since signing on September 24.

Instead, the Spaniard had to make do with a place on the bench in Leeds' 1-1 draw with Manchester City at the weekend.

With the Whites' defence looking relatively solid in matches against City and Sheffield United, it remains to be seen how long it will be before Llorente is handed his first start.

Leeds' next game is against Wolves on October 19 after the international break.

Prior to that, Llorente has the chance to add to his six Spain caps with Nations League fixtures against Switzerland and Ukraine.

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