Ilia Gruev
LEEBulgaria
Left
May 6, 2000
25
6'1"
159 lb
CM
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Box-to-Box
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Supplies two assists in win
Gruev assisted twice to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Friday's 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest.
Analysis: Gruev played a pinpoint ball over the top to setup Leeds United's opening goal Friday before supplying the cross that led to their third in a 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest. In addition to his goal contributions, the midfielder added one interception, two clearances and one block to the defensive effort. Gruev has been named to the starting XI in seven successive league fixtures. Friday's 90-minute shift was his first full 90 minutes since late Nov.
Dishes assist
Gruev assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Newcastle United.
Analysis: Gruev earned his first goal contribution of the season, as he set up Brenden Aaronson, who buried a shot from the right side of the box in the 79th minute. This also marked the third straight game where Gruev racked up at least 30 completed passes. On the defensive side, he was solid with two tackles won and three interceptions.
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