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Harry Wilson's full stats from Leeds' win vs Liverpool speak volumes

Evan Lloyd

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Harry Wilson already looks to be settling in well at Leeds United and was impressive off the bench as they beat Liverpool 4-2 on Sunday.

Goals from Brenden Aaronson, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Sean Longstaff secured victory for Daniel Farke's side in Chicago, after Luke Chambers and Florian Wirtz had put the Reds into the lead.

The Whites fought off plenty of interest this summer to sign the 29-year-old, who spent 16 years on the books at Liverpool.

And there are high hopes Wilson will be a difference-maker next season, after he scored 11 goals and provided eight assists across all competitions in his last campaign with Fulham.

Leeds have also signed Tarik Muharemovic from Sassuolo this summer and are reportedly in the final stages of completing a £40million move for James Trafford.

Interest remains in the likes of Shea Charles, but the Whites have struggled to make progress with a potential deal.

The full stats from Harry Wilson's cameo vs Liverpool

Wilson is the type of player who seems capable of producing something out of nothing, and that is exactly why Leeds have signed him.

The winger's catalogue of goals for Fulham last season was hugely impressive, and it may well prove to be a significant coup that he has committed his future to Elland Road.

Especially given the reported interest from the likes of Aston Villa, who can offer Champions League football.

But Farke's project clearly was the right one for Wilson, and he showed just how exciting that could be for Leeds on Sunday.

In just 45 minutes, the winger created four chances for his teammates - more than anyone else on the pitch.

The 29-year-old also completed three accurate crosses, won two free-kicks, made two interceptions, three recoveries and won all of his ground duels.

Leeds winger Harry Wilson celebrates for Wales
Harry Wilson faces awkward reunion with one Leeds United star as footage resurfaces - view

Why did Wilson join Leeds?

Not only could Wilson have joined another Premier League side, but there were undoubtedly offers elsewhere too.

The winger may well have thrived in Italy or Germany, or even Spain, but he has decided to continue in the league he knows.

Speaking to BBC Radio Leeds after arriving at Elland Road, he said: "Seeing how tough they were to play against last season and how solid they are, I wanted to come here to try to improve the team.

"I feel like I'm in a really good place to come here and hit the ground running. At the age I'm at now, I feel like I'm in the prime of my career.

"I feel really good and really fit and strong. Being one of the main players is something I want to take on my shoulders."

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