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Takehiro Tomiyasu is highly evaluated for playing against Leeds! "Simple and smart defense" | Goal.com twitter facebook twitter facebook

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[Europe / Overseas Soccer News] Takehiro Tomiyasu has been in the starting lineup for 15 consecutive games since joining Arsenal (Premier League). His performance against Leeds was highly appreciated.

Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has received high praise for his performance against Leeds.

Arsenal played against Leeds in the 18th round of the Premier League on the 18th. Overwhelming from the first half against Leeds, who lacks multiple main players, Gabriel Martinelli's two goals and Bukayo Saka's goals lead three points. Emile Smith Rowe stole a bad shot at the end of the second half and won a 4-1 victory.

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Tomiyasu played the starting lineup for 15 consecutive games as a right side back in this game as well. He was injured and was replaced in the 64th minute, but ESPN praised his performance as "8."

"Simple play, more focused on defensive tasks. Calmed the opponent on his side. Smart defenses eased the pressure in the second half. In the 64th minute, he was forced to take turns injured."

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In addition, the media rated Mikel Arteta as "10" out of 10 out of 10. "It seems that he applied the same plan that his teacher Pep Guardiola showed in Midweek. He pressed it back in a dangerous area and almost never allowed the counter. The player selection that allows the attackers to play freely is also positive. And Emile Smith Rowe, who was replaced, is the deciding factor for the match. " The highest rating of the player was Martinelli's "9".

On the other hand, "Sky Sports" also rated Tomiyasu as "7". Again, the highest score was Martinelli, and Alexandre Lacazette's "8".