Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa has showered praise on defender Liam Cooper, highlighting his “generosity and humility” and drawing comparisons of such behaviour with Athletic Bilbao’s Oscar de Marcos.
The 27-year-old has been an epitome of consistency for Leeds this season and has kept the captain’s armband since the Argentine’s arrival as head coach.
He is Leeds’ most experienced player having made 128 appearances for the Whites. This season he has started strongly and has started every game when fit.
Bielsa, however, is impressed with Cooper’s positive influence even if he is not in the side.