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Moreno, Rodrigo · 2020–2023
Moreno, Rodrigo
Spain Moreno, Rodrigo
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b. 6th March 1991 (age 35)
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Signed 29/08/2020 – 13/07/2023
Valencia → Al-Rayyan (Permanent)
Last 6 Appearances
28 May 2023 · Premier League
1–4 L
21 May 2023 · Premier League
1–3 L ⚽ Goal
13 May 2023 · Premier League
2–2 D ↓ for Aaronson, Brenden
6 May 2023 · Premier League
1–2 L ⚽ Goal ↑ for Gnonto, Wilfried
30 Apr 2023 · Premier League
1–4 L ↑ for Bamford, Patrick
25 Apr 2023 · Premier League
1–1 D ↓ for Aaronson, Brenden
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Has had a lot of criticsm this season.

Deserved imo at times.

But today he looked like the player we hoped he was.

The experienced international striker who had attracted interest from some of the top clubs in Europe over the years.

Created chances and took his goals superbly.

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He showed that 9 is his position and, as a result, he’s giving Bielsa a tough choice before a game, and a massive option, either way, during a game.
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Injuries has been in his way majority of the season, but today he looked very fit and seems like his old pace is also coming back after Covid and other injuries.

When he is ready for 90 minutes he will create alot of chances.
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Seems to me Bamford took all the bruises, grappled with Burnley's brutes for an hour, knackered them out a bit which allowed Rodrigo to capitalise with his skill. Not sure it would've worked the other way around.
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mothbanquet wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 4:42 pm Seems to me Bamford took all the bruises, grappled with Burnley's brutes for an hour, knackered them out a bit which allowed Rodrigo to capitalise with his skill. Not sure it would've worked the other way around.
Totally agree 👍🏻
I’d start with Bamford for the last two games knowing Rodrigo was capable of making an impact.
After a full pre season maybe a different scenario.
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mothbanquet wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 4:42 pm Seems to me Bamford took all the bruises, grappled with Burnley's brutes for an hour, knackered them out a bit which allowed Rodrigo to capitalise with his skill. Not sure it would've worked the other way around.
Absolutely spot on...have to watch off the ball to get a true reflection of what is going on ...
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Rodrigo vs. Burnley:

32 mins played
19 touches
8/10 succ. passes
4 opp box touches
2 duels won
2 chances created
2 shots on-target
2 goals ⚽ ⚽
1/1 successful take-ons
1 ball recovery
1 tackle won

Huge impact


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Cjay wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 3:19 pm
Has had a lot of criticsm this season.

Deserved imo at times.

But today he looked like the player we hoped he was.

The experienced international striker who had attracted interest from some of the top clubs in Europe over the years.

Created chances and took his goals superbly.

:clap:
I did say he looked a class above before his injury at Leicester. With a Bielsa pre-season behind him, he will be quality.
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mothbanquet wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 4:42 pm Seems to me Bamford took all the bruises, grappled with Burnley's brutes for an hour, knackered them out a bit which allowed Rodrigo to capitalise with his skill. Not sure it would've worked the other way around.
Indeed Moth, they are a bunch of bruisers :tup:
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Rodrigo was sharp & clinical today, probably the fittest he has been since his arrival at Leeds.

More to come I suspect :)
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1964white wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 5:48 pm Rodrigo was sharp & clinical today, probably the fittest he has been since his arrival at Leeds.

More to come I suspect :)
Nice interview with him as well
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whiteswan wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 5:55 pm Nice interview with him as well
Just seen it :tup:
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Taken a fair bit of stick Rodders (from myself included).

It hasnt been the spectacular season that maybe we hoped for from our record signing but all things considered it hasnt been to bad.

Big respect for him today for going into the post to earn a goal, knew.he would get a.whack but was determined to score in what was in the grand scheme a pretty meaningless game.

Furthermore his record this season is a goal every 184 minutes plus 2 assists.

Thats a 1 in 2 goal scoring record, not bad, well done Rodders
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Rodrigo is more suited to be played as a striker and not on the wings etc.. considering his injuries etc.. he has done well. just need to add around 4 quality players now for next season.
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Scoobychief wrote: ↑Mon May 24, 2021 6:33 am Rodrigo is more suited to be played as a striker and not on the wings etc.. considering his injuries etc.. he has done well. just need to add around 4 quality players now for next season.
Have to disagree with you mate, he himself has said he feels he is not an out and out striker...definately B2B behind Bamford and I see a bagful of goals from both next season
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£23m prize money for finishing 9th, pretty much covered his transfer fee. :tup:
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Smudge3920 wrote: ↑Mon May 24, 2021 7:24 am Have to disagree with you mate, he himself has said he feels he is not an out and out striker...definately B2B behind Bamford and I see a bagful of goals from both next season

He played in the wing a lot for Valencia and No.10 for us but he has looked at his best leading the line. His quality has shown in the last few games.
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YorkshireSquare wrote: ↑Mon May 24, 2021 8:09 am He played in the wing a lot for Valencia and No.10 for us but he has looked at his best leading the line. His quality has shown in the last few games.
He has the versatility that a certain Mr Bielsa likes in players. He is suited to play up top if Bamford was injured but can also play the 10 role or out wide in an emergency.
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