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title: "Leeds: Raphinha hailed as ‘exceptional’ by Robbie Savage"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2021-04-05T11:20:12Z"
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# Leeds: Raphinha hailed as ‘exceptional’ by Robbie Savage

**Leeds United star Raphinha has been receiving more praise over the weekend following an excellent performance against Sheffield United.**

The Whites picked up another win on Saturday afternoon as their impressive first season back in the Premier League continues. Marcelo Bielsa’s men saw off the bottom-of-the-table Blades [2-1](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56546578) at Elland Road, with Jack Harrison finding the net and Phil Jagielka scoring an own goal.

The player who arguably stood out the most was Raphinha, however, with the Brazilian producing a superb display, including an assist for the opening goal. He also won seven duels and executed four key passes on a rewarding afternoon for the 24-year-old.

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### Savage lauds Raphinha’s brilliance

Speaking on [BT Sport Score](https://www.bt.com/sport/watch/bt-sport-shows/bt-sport-score) \[via [MOT Leeds News](https://motleedsnews.com/news/robbie-savage-wowed-by-exceptional-leeds-united-star-raphinha/)\] during the match, Savage waxed lyrical over the Leeds star, hailing his impact:

> “Raphinha has been exceptional. I’m sure he’s in Jules’ fantasy football team. It’s great play \[for the first goal\], they’re relentless in the high press.”

Savage is just the latest pundit to laud Raphinha, with ex-Whites striker Noel Whelan describing him as “incredible” back in February in an interview with [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/whelan-drops-leeds-united-raphinha-claim/).

### Transfer Tavern take

The winger is a fantastic footballer and he was a joy to watch on Saturday, catching the eye with his elegant style and quick feet.

Amid [reported transfer interest from Bayern Munich](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-transfer-rumours-raphinha-20079444), the 24-year-old is someone Bielsa desperately needs to keep hold of beyond this summer in order for the team to continue progressing in a positive manner.

***In other news, Leeds are believed to be keen on offering one player a pathway into the first-team. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-whites-ready-to-offer-small-first-team-pathway/).***