Summer signing Anton Stach scored his first Leeds United goal in Saturday’s final pre-season friendly against AC Milan, and it was extra special.
The German international midfielder joined Leeds for £17m from Hoffenheim last month and has had Leeds United fans excited ever since.
Milan fired ahead first in Dublin, with Santiago Gimenez scoring in the 31st minute, and Stach drew Leeds level with a superb strike in the 68th minute.
His stunning goal and all-round performance fulled claims that Stach was easily the best player on the pitch, and he has since revealed some details about his goal.
Anton Stach reveals Leeds United set-piece coach’s instructions
After the game, Stach spoke to LUTV and was happy with his and the team’s performance.
“We played really well, nearly overall the whole game,” he said.
“But you see against such a good team with high quality, you have to be focused in every situation and of course everything was not perfect but I think we as a team played really well so we need to get this positive energy through the season.”
When the discussion came to his goal, Stach revealed a cheeky insider detail: “It was something in between a cross and a shot because our set pieces coach, he tells me all the time, I just have to shoot it hard so that when nobody touches it that has to be on the goal and so it was a nice goal.”
No wonder he was so happy with the strike; it kept him, the coaches, and the fans happy.
His hilarious Instagram post after the AC Milan game also went down a treat with the Leeds fans.
Will Anton Stach become a Leeds United stalwart this season?
Stach’s dominant performance on Saturday has left questions around who will start in midfield against Everton next week. Starting v Everton will be, imaginably, what Stach will want as it will stake his claim on the midfield position, allowing him to get his campaign running.
So, does Stach have what it takes to become a Leeds United stalwart this season? Based on his past performances and physical attributes, there’s a strong case to be made for him.
Before joining Leeds, Stach was with Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga, a league known for its high-intensity and technical play.
His physical presence, at 6ft 4in, will be a significant asset in the Premier League, where physicality is a major factor. This will help him in duels and challenges, and in providing a strong shield for the defence.
To avoid a quick return to the Championship, Leeds need solid, reliable players who can perform consistently in the Premier League. Stach, a no-nonsense, hardworking midfielder known for winning the ball back and protecting the defence, seems to be exactly the type of player the team needs to survive.
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