Former Leeds United 'keeper expects Whites to more than reach their goal

Marcelo Bielsa's newly-promoted Whites have already amassed seven points from their first four games with a 4-3 reverse at champions Liverpool on the opening day of the season followed by a victory by the same scoreline against Fulham at Elland Road.

Leeds then recorded a 1-0 triumph in a Yorkshire derby at Sheffield United before signing off for the October international break with a thrilling 1-1 draw against visiting Manchester City.

Former Whites custodian Robinson has been particularly taken with striker Patrick Bamford who has netted three goals in his first four goals whilst Robinson is also impressed at the speed at which the club's German international summer signing Robin Koch has settled into the United defence next to skipper Liam Cooper.

With Robinson hailing the work of Whites owner Andrea Radrizzani and his recruitment team, the former Whites custodian expects the Whites to more than achieve their initial goal of staying in the division.

“It’s been nice to read and listen to other managers and other people in the media talking about Leeds, in the light they have done as well,” said Robinson, speaking to LUTV.

“It was good to get the clean sheet at Sheffield United, because you can get carried away with the great performance at Anfield, but we still conceded four goals, so what really pleased me was the defensive performance at Bramall Lane.

“I think if the Fulham match was at home was a 4-1 result and it was a convincing win, it wouldn’t have been an issue, but obviously shipping goals may be a problem and with the way that we play, open and going forwards there are going to be times this season where we might concede a few goals.

“But, if Leeds keep playing how they are doing in the final third of the field, they will have no problems this season.

“I’ve been really impressed with how Leeds have started, especially Patrick Bamford as well, a lot was said about him not taking chances, but he’s been brilliant, he’s really taken on the mantle, the manager has given him a vote of confidence and his performance as well as his goals have been fantastic this season.

“There are not many teams who will go to Anfield and dominate possession and have more tackles, Leeds did to Liverpool what Liverpool do to other teams.

“I think the biggest surprise this season will be for other teams when they see the way Leeds play, they don’t stop they are relentless.

“Robin Koch has settled now and he has Liam Cooper next to him and they both seem to have a real understanding already.

“Leeds don’t change the way they play for anybody, we’ve seen Leeds change to a back three or four at times, but the same ethos and philosophy is always there, work hard, press high and win the ball and when they do get the ball attack on the break quickly.

“I think Leeds will more than survive with the way that they play, approach games and with the squad which is being built.

“The recruitment has been outstanding, you have to give the owner a lot of credit for what he has done, realised the squad needed strengthening and it has been with a lot of quality players.

“I can quite easily see Leeds finishing in mid-table, but I would take 17th place right now.”

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